2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 oil temperature

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If you want to interrupt the checking
procedure, press button * or & on
the multifunction steering wheel.
If there is excess engine oil with the engine at
normal operating temperature, the following
message appears in the multifunction
display:
Engine Oil Level
Reduce Oil Level
X Have excess oil siphoned or drained off.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the engine
and emission control system not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
For information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the “Practical hints” section
(Y page 251).
Adding engine oil !
Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters, contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
The following will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty:
R Using engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System.
R Changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System.
R Using any oil additives. Example illustration: SLK 350 (SLK 300 similar)
SLK 55 AMG
X
Unscrew filler cap : from filler neck.
X Add engine oil as required. Be careful not
to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.
! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the engine
and emission control system not covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
X Screw filler cap : back on filler neck.
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section ( Y page 300) and
(Y page 302). Transmission fluid level
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
The transmission fluid level does not need to
be checked. If you notice transmission fluid
loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an Engine compartment
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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 Solutions4 Check
engine
oil level
at next
refueling. SLK 300 and SLK 350 only:
The engine oil has dropped to a critical level.
X
Check the engine oil level ( Y page 193) and add engine oil
as required ( Y page 195).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks. 4 Add 1 qt.
engine
oil at
next
refueling.
(USA only)
Add 1
liter
engine
oil at
next
refueling.
(Canada
only) SLK 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
X
Add engine oil ( Y page
195) and check the engine oil level
(Y page 193).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks. If the message Add 1 qt. (Canada:
1 liter) engine oil at next
refueling

(SLK 55 AMG) or Check engine
oil level at next refueling (SLK 300,
SLK 350) appears while the engine is running
and at operating temperature, the engine oil
level has dropped to approximately the
minimum level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle
status message memory after you have
cleared it from the multifunction display.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no
obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
For information on approved engine oils
contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 250
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Practical hints
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Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.
Hydraulic
system for
retractable
hardtop
All models 0.2 US qt (0.195 l) MB Hydraulic Oil
Washer system
and headlamp
cleaning
system
All models 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
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(Y page 306)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 306) Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for our
service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters required
for vehicles with the Maintenance System.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil
filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Using engine oils and oil filters of a
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number. Model Engine,
type MB sheet
number
SLK 300 272 229.5
SLK 350 272 229.5
SLK 55 AMG 113 229.5
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MB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of oil containers.
Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
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Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. 302
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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