2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG wheel

443 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelSLK 280SLK 280*
SLK 280 (Appearance Package*)
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)7Jx16H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)1.42 in (36 mm)
Winter tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
205/55 R16 91H M+S.225/45 R17 91H M+S.
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S.MOExtended
3
3Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) or Run Flat Indicator* (Canada vehicles) only.

444 Technical data
Rims and tires
ModelSLK 280 (Sport Package*)
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)
SLK 55 AMGSLK 55 AMG
SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
AMG rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H27.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.46 in (37 mm)1.46 in (37 mm)
Winter tires1,2,3
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.3For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
205/50 R17 89H M+S.
or
225/45 R17 91H M+S.225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S.

445 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelSLK 280SLK 280*
SLK 280 (Appearance Package*)
SLK 350
SLK 350 (Appearance Package*)
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)7Jx16 H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)1.42 in (36 mm)
Summer tires1205/55 R16 91V225/45 R17 91W
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended*
2
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)8J x16 H28.5 J x17 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires1,3225/50 R16 92V245/40 R17 91W
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended*
2
1Radial-ply tires2Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) or Run Flat Indicator* (Canada vehicles) only.3Must not be used with snow chains.

446 Technical data
Rims and tires
ModelSLK 280 (Sport Package*)
SLK 350 (Sport Package*)SLK 55 AMG
SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
Front axle:
AMG rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H27.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.46 in (37 mm)1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires1,3
1Radial-ply tires
225/45 ZR17 91Y
or
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended*
2
2Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) or Run Flat Indicator* (Canada vehicles) only.
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle:
AMG rims (light alloy)8.5 J x17 H28.5 J x18 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
245/40 ZR17 91Y
or
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended*
2
245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)

447 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
ModelAll models
(except SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package*)
Rim (light alloy)4.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible tire145/70-17 92P1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire
inflation pressure on the yellow label located on
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the
collapsible tire to the recommended tire inflation
pressure given on the yellow label on the spare
wheel rim.iPlease note that the tire inflation pressure of
the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires.
Inflate the collapsible tire to approximately
51 psi (3.5 bar).
iThe SLK 55 AMG with Performance
Package* does not have a spare wheel. The
SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* is
equipped with TIREFIT (
page 408).

449 Technical data
Main Dimensions
Main Dimensions
ModelSLK 280SLK 350SLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length161.0 in (4 089 mm)161.0 in (4 089 mm)161.1 in (4 093 mm)
Overall vehicle width
(exterior mirrors folded out)77.5 in (1 969 mm)77.5 in (1 969 mm)77.5 in (1 969 mm)
Overall vehicle height51.0 in (1 296 mm)51.1 in (1 298 mm)50.6 in (1 286 mm)
Overall vehicle height when
opening/closing hardtop60.8 in (1 544 mm)60.8 in (1 544 mm)60.4 in (1 534 mm)
Wheelbase95.7 in (2 430 mm)95.7 in (2 430 mm)95.7 in (2 430 mm)
Track, front60.2 in (1 530 mm)60.1 in (1 526 mm)60.0 in (1 524 mm)
Track, rear61.0 in (1 549 mm)61.0 in (1 549 mm)61.0 in (1 549 mm)
Turning circle34.5 ft (10.51 m)34.5 ft (10.51 m)34.5 ft (10.51 m)

452 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Power steeringAll models1.1 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering Fluid
(Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)
Front wheel hubsAll modelsapprox. 2.1oz (60g) eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake systemAll models0.5 US qt (0.5 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling systemSLK 280approx. 10.4 US qt (9.8 l)MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent
SLK 350approx. 10.4 US qt (9.8 l)
SLK 55 AMGapprox. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l)
Fuel tankAll modelsapprox. 18.5 US gal (70.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum posted Octane 91 (average of
96 RON/86 MON)
including a reserve ofSLK 280, SLK 350
SLK 55 AMGapprox. 2.4 US gal (9.0 l)
approx. 2.6 US gal (10.0 l)
Air conditioning systemAll modelsR-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil
(never R-12)
Hydraulic system for
retractable hardtopAll models0.2 US qt (0.195 l)MB Hydraulic Fluid
Windshield washer
system and headlamp
cleaning system*All models7.4 US qt (7.0 l)MB Windshield washer concentrate1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate“MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”
and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 458).

460 Index
Gear shifting malfunctions 167
Gearshift pattern 52
Kickdown 159
Kickdown, manual shift
program* 167
Manual shift program* 165
Program mode selector switch 161
Shifting procedure 156
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 163
B
Backup lamp
Messages in the multifunction
display 383
Replacing bulbs 402
Bar 331
BAS 86
Batteries (SmartKey)
Replacing 398
Battery (Vehicle) 302, 422
Charging 424
Jump starting 426
Messages in the multifunction
display 372
Bead 331
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 401Brake Assist System see BAS
Brakes 280
Brake fluid 292, 454
Messages in the multifunction
display 373
SLK 55 AMG 281
Warning lamp 350
Break-in period 278
Bulbs
Messages in the multifunction
display 381–386
Replacing 400
C
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Call priority, Tele Aid* 268
Capacities and recommended
fuels/lubricants 451
Carpets, cleaning 345
Catalytic converter 288
CD
Changer* 208, 253
Player/Changer*,
operation 134, 208
CD changer* (Audio system) 212Center console
Lamp 358
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 102, 146
Locking/unlocking from inside 103
SmartKey 62
Certification label 438
CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp 351
Checking tire pressure electronically
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 317
Children in the vehicle
Air bags 79
Infant and child restraint systems 79
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 71
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 358
Chrome-plated exhaust tip*
Cleaning 346
Cigarette lighter 32, 256