2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 belt

Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or
damage due to negligent or incorrect care
cannot always be removed or repaired with
the vehicle-care products recommended
here.
In such cases it is best to seek aid at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following topics deal with the cleaning
and care of your vehicle and give important
“how-to” information as well as references to
Mercedes-Benz approved vehicle-care
products.
Power washer !
Follow the instructions provided by the
power washer manufacturer on
maintaining

a distance between the vehicle
and the nozzle of the power washer.
Never use a round nozzle to power-wash
tires. The intense jet of water can result in
damage to the tire.
Always replace a damaged tire.
Always keep the jet of water moving across
the surface. Do not aim directly at electrical
parts, electrical connectors, seals, or other
rubber parts.
Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and
become more difficult to remove. A tar
remover is recommended.
Paintwork, painted body components
!
Affixing stickers, magnets, adhesive tape
or similar materials to painted body
components may damage the paintwork.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should
be applied when water drops on the paint
surface do not “bead up”. This should
normally be done every 3 to 5 months,
depending on the climate and washing
detergent used.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner
should be applied if the paint surface shows
signs of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of gloss). Do not apply any of these products or wax if
your

vehicle is parked in the sun or if the hood
is still hot.
X Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick for
quick

and provisional repairs of minor paint
damage (i.e. chips from stones, vehicle
doors, etc.).
Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment,
make sure to protect electrical components
and connectors from contact with water and
cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB
Anticorrosion Wax should be applied to the
engine compartment after every engine
cleaning. Before applying, all control linkage
bushings

and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be
protected from any wax.
Vehicle washing In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of
road salt as soon as possible.
When

washing the vehicle underbody, do not
forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels.
Hand-wash
X Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle
in direct sunlight.
X Only use a soft, wet cloth or sponge to
clean the vehicle.
X Only use a mild vehicle wash detergent,
such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo.
X Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a
diffused jet of water.
X Do not spray directly towards the
ventilation intake.
X Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge
and chamois frequently.
X Rinse with clean water and dry with a
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Warning!
Do not use cleaners or cockpit care sprays
containing solvents to clean the cockpit or the
steering wheel. Cleaners containing solvents
will make the surface porous and vehicle
occupants could suffer serious injuries from
plastic parts coming loose in the event of air
bag deployment.
! Do not use oil, wax or scouring agents.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the
surface.
Hard plastic trim items
X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care
on

a soft, lint-free cloth and apply with light
pressure.
Audio or COMAND display !
You must switch off the audio or
COMAND display and allow it to cool prior
to cleaning.
! Do

not use any liquids or cleaning agents.
These can damage or even destroy the
audio or COMAND display screen.
X Use a standard microfiber cloth and apply
with light pressure.
Steering wheel and gearshift/gear
selector lever X
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly
or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care.
Carpets X
Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and
Fabric Care for cleaning the carpets.
Headliner X
Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-shampoo
cleaner in case of excessive dirt. Seat belts X
Only use clear, lukewarm water and soap.
! The seat belts must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry the
seat belts at temperatures above

176‡
(80†) or in direct sunlight. G
Warning!
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing
clothing that have the tendency to give off
coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the
upholstery to become permanently
discolored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate

cover, contact-discoloration will
be prevented. G
Warning!
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model. Using other seat covers may
interfere with or prevent the deployment of
the head-thorax air bags. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
availability.
Leather upholstery
Please note that leather upholstery is a
natural product and is therefore subject to a
natural aging process. Leather upholstery
may also react to certain ambient influences
such

as high humidity or high temperature by
showing wrinkles for example.
X Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth
and

dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-
Benz approved Leather Care.
! To avoid damage to leather upholstery:
R Wipe with light pressure only.
R Do not clean with abrasive cleaning
agents

such as scouring milk or powder. Vehicle care
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions? Coolant
Stop,
turn
engine
off. The poly-V-belt could be broken.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Turn off the engine immediately.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this
message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction
display.
X Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. ? The radiator cooling fan is malfunctioning.
X
Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction
display.
If

the coolant temperature is below 248‡ (120†), you may
continue driving to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by driving
uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic.
X Have the fan replaced as soon as possible. # The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
R
alternator malfunctioning
R broken poly-V-belt
X Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so and check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent
with reduced braking responsiveness. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Safety systems
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions7
The red seat belt
telltale comes
on for a
maximum of
6 seconds after
starting the
engine. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passenger to fasten
your seat belts before driving off.
X
Fasten your seat belts.
Regardless of whether the seat belts are fastened or not, the seat
belt telltale always comes on and remains lit for 6 seconds after
starting the engine. 7
The red seat belt
telltale comes
on. In addition
you hear a
warning chime
for a maximum
of 6 seconds
after
starting the
engine. You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt.
X
Fasten your seat belt.
The warning chime stops sounding. 7
The red seat belt
telltale comes
on while the
vehicle is
standing still
and

the engine is
running or while
driving. You and/or your passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat
belts.
X
Fasten your seat belts.
The seat belt telltale goes out. There are items placed on the passenger seat and therefore the
system senses the passenger seat as being occupied.
X
Remove the items from the passenger seat and put them in a
safe place.
The seat belt telltale goes out. 7
The red seat belt
telltale flashes
while driving. In
addition, an
intermittent
warning chime
sounds with
increasing
intensity. The vehicle’s speed once exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) and you
and/or your passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts.
X
Fasten your seat belts.
The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops
sounding. There are items placed on the passenger seat and therefore the
system senses the passenger seat as being occupied.
X
Remove the items from the passenger seat and put them in a
safe place.
The seat belt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops
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After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the
seat belt telltale illuminates continuously. The seat belt telltale will only go out if both, the
driver and passenger’s seat belt are fastened, or the vehicle is standing still and a door is
opened. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions+
The red SRS
indicator lamp
comes on while
driving. There is a malfunction in the restraint systems. The air bags or
Emergency

Tensioning Devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly
or fail to activate in an accident.
X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. G
Warning!
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is
indicated
as outlined above, the SRS may not
be operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system
checked. Otherwise the SRS may not be
activated

when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily
which could also result in injury. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsd
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. The ESP
®
has been switched off.
Risk of accident!
When

the ESP ®
is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the
system recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a wheel
is spinning.
X Switch the ESP ®
back on.
Exceptions:
(Y page 50).
X If leaving the ESP ®
switched off, adapt your speed and driving
to the prevailing road and weather conditions.
X If the ESP ®
cannot be switched back on: Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. d
The yellow ESP ®
warning lamp
comes on while
the engine is
running. The ESP
®
is not operational due to a malfunction.
Risk of accident!
X Read and observe additional messages that may appear in the
multifunction display.
X Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during
hard braking, reducing steering capability.
X Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather
conditions.
X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible. 260
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Vehicle specification SLK 300
(171.454)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz
Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine SLK 300
Engine, type
272
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
6
Bore
3.46 in (88.00 mm)
Stroke
3.23 in (82.10 mm)
Total piston
displacement
182.8 cu in
(2 996 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
11.3:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
17 228 hp/6
100 rpm
(170 kW/6 100 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.

to SAE J 1349 221 lb-ft/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm
(300 Nm/
2 500 - 5 000 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
6 500 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2 401 mm
Electrical system SLK 300
Alternator
14 V/150 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.4 kW
Battery
12 V/74 Ah Electrical system SLK 300
Spark plugs, type
Bosch Y 7 MPP33
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions SLK 300
Overall vehicle
length
161.7 in (4
107 mm) Overall vehicle
width
18 79.2 in (2
012 mm) Overall vehicle
height
51.0 in (1
296 mm) 60.8 in (1
545 mm) 19 Wheelbase
95.7 in (2
430 mm) Track, front
60.2 in (1
530 mm) Track, rear
61.0 in (1
549 mm) Turning circle
34.5 ft (10.5 m)
Weights SLK 300
Roof load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
!
This
vehicle is not designed to carry items
on its roof. Roof rails and any roof-mounted
devices, unless expressly approved by
Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle
model, must not be used as they will
damage the vehicle and retractable
hardtop.
At time of printing, Mercedes-Benz does
not offer any roof racks or any other roof-
mounted devices for use on this vehicle.
17 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
18 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
19 When opening/closing hardtop. 294
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This vehicle is not designed to carry any
items on its trunk lid or accommodate any
type
of trunk lid rack or device. Using such
devices may damage the vehicle and
retractable hardtop mechanism. Vehicle specification SLK 350
(171.458)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz

Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine SLK 350
Engine, type
272
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
6
Bore
3.66 in (92.90 mm)
Stroke
3.39 in (86.00 mm)
Total piston
displacement
213.5 cu in
(3 498 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
11.7:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
20 300 hp/6
500 rpm
(224 kW/6 500 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.

to SAE J 1349 266 lb-ft/4
900 rpm
(360 Nm/4 900 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
7 200 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt
2 401 mm Electrical system SLK 350
Alternator
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.4 kW
Battery
12 V/74 Ah
Spark plugs, type
Bosch Y 7 MPP33
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm) Main dimensions SLK 350
Overall vehicle
length
161.7 in (4
107 mm) Overall vehicle
width
21 79.2 in (2
012 mm) Overall vehicle
height
51.1 in (1
298 mm) 60.8 in (1
545 mm) 22 Wheelbase
95.7 in (2
430 mm) Track, front
60.1 in (1
526 mm) Track, rear
61.0 in (1
549 mm) Turning circle
34.5 ft (10.5 m)
Weights SLK 350
Roof load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
!
This
vehicle is not designed to carry items
on its roof. Roof rails and any roof-mounted
devices, unless expressly approved by
Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle
model, must not be used as they will
20 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
21 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
22 When opening/closing hardtop. Vehicle specification SLK 350 (171.458)
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damage the vehicle and retractable
hardtop.
At time of printing, Mercedes-Benz does
not offer any roof racks or any other roof-
mounted devices for use on this vehicle.
! This vehicle is not designed to carry any
items on its trunk lid or accommodate any
type
of trunk lid rack or device. Using such
devices may damage the vehicle and
retractable hardtop mechanism. Vehicle specification SLK 55 AMG
(171.473)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz

Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment. Engine SLK 55 AMG
Engine, type
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection No. of cylinders
8
Bore
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.62 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston
displacement
331.9 cu in
(5 439 cm 3
) Compression
ratio
11.0:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349
23 355 hp/5
750 rpm
(265 kW/5 750 rpm) Maximum torque
acc.

to SAE J 1349 376 lb-ft/4
000 rpm
(510 Nm/4 000 rpm) Maximum engine
speed
6 500 rpm Engine SLK 55 AMG
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 380 mm
Electrical system SLK 55 AMG
Alternator
14 V/150 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/74 Ah
Spark plugs, type
NGK IFR 6D10
Spark plugs,
electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Spark plugs,
tightening torque
18 - 22 lb-ft
(25 - 30 Nm) Main dimensions SLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle
length
161.5 in (4
103 mm) Overall vehicle
width
24 79.2 in (2
012 mm) Overall vehicle
height
50.7 in (1
287 mm) 60.4 in (1
535 mm) 25 Wheelbase
95.7 in (2
430 mm) Track, front
60.0 in (1
524 mm) Track, rear
61.0 in (1
549 mm) Turning circle
34.5 ft (10.5 m)
Weights SLK 55 AMG
Roof load
max. 110 lb (50 kg)
Trunk load
max. 220 lb (100 kg)
23
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
24 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
25 When opening/closing hardtop. 296
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