2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class lock

Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The wheel or tire size as well as the tire type
of the spare wheel or emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ.
Mounting an emergency spare wheel may
severely impair the driving characteristics.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
R adapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R never mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
R only use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
R do not switch ESP ®
off.
R have a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size replaced at the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Observe that the wheel and tire dimensions
as well as the tire type must be correct.
When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Snow chains must not be mounted on
emergency spare wheels. General notes
You should regularly check the pressure of
the emergency spare wheel, particularly prior
to long trips, and correct the pressure as
necessary (Y page 310). The applicable value
is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" ( Ypage 340).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel. Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
i
When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire
pressure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the
mounted emergency spare wheel is not the
same as the current tire pressure of the
emergency spare wheel. Removing the emergency spare wheel
(Example)
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor.
X
Lift and remove the reversible floor panel
in the trunk (Y page 256).
X Turn retaining screw 0044counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel 0043. Emergency spare wheel
337Wheels and tires Z

The collapsible spare wheel must be
mounted before it is inflated.
X Pull plug 0085out of the housing.
X Take the air hose out of the housing.
X Insert the yellow hose connector of the air
hose into the guide in the housing and push
it into the fixture until the hose connector
engages.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the
collapsible spare wheel.
X Screw union nut 0043on the air hose onto the
valve.
X Make sure the tire inflation compressor's
on/off switch 0083is set to OFF.
X Insert plug 0085into the socket of the
cigarette lighter or into a 12 V power socket
in your vehicle.
Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter
(Y page 258). Observe the notes on
sockets (Y page 258).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X Press on/off switch 0083on the tire inflation
compressor to ON.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is
shown on pressure gauge 0087.
X Inflate the tire to the specified tire
pressure.
The specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.
X When the specified tire pressure has been
reached, press on/off switch 0083toOFF, on
the tire inflation compressor.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock.
X If the tire pressure is higher than the
specified pressure, press pressure release
button 0044until the correct tire pressure has
been reached. X
Unscrew union nut 0043on the air hose from
the valve.
X Screw the cap onto the valve of the
collapsible spare wheel again. Removing an air hose
X
To remove the hose from the tire inflation
compressor, push down the rocker switch
on the hose connector and pull out the
hose.
X Stow plug 0085and the air hose in the lower
section of the blower housing.
X Stow the tire inflation compressor in the
vehicle. Emergency spare wheel
339Wheels and tires Z

coolant during operation is approximately
266 ‡ (130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the engine cooling system
should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
filled with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion
protection.
i The coolant is checked with every
maintenance interval at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of
going to print. Model Capacity
SLK 250
Approx. 10.1 US qt
(9.6 l) SLK 350
Approx. 11.0 US qt
(10.4 l) SLK 55 AMG
i
Use antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
according to MB approval 325.0 or 326.0. Windshield washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate is highly
flammable. If it comes into contact with hot
engine components or the exhaust system it
could ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer
concentrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 344).
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
X Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB
WinterFit. 348
Service products and filling capacitiesTechnical data