2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class snow chains

vide the best possible grip in wintry road con-
ditions.
Only these tires will allow driving safety sys-
tems such as ABS and ESP
®to function opti-
mally in winter. These tires have been devel-
oped specifically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on all wheels to maintain safe handling charac-
teristics.
Always observe the maximum permissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted.
When you have mounted the M+S tires:
XCheck the tire pressures (Ypage 315).
XVehicles for Canada: restart the tire pres-
sure loss warning system (
Ypage 315).
XRestart the tire pressure monitor
(
Ypage 316).
Information about driving with an emergency
spare wheel (
Ypage 339).
Snow chains
GWARNING
If snow chains are installed to the front
wheels, they may drag against the vehicle
body or chassis components. This could
cause damage to the vehicle or the tires.
There is a risk of an accident.
To avoid hazardous situations:
Rnever install snow chains to the front
wheels
Ralways install snow chains in pairs to the
rear wheels.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use snow chains that
have been specially approved for your vehicle
by Mercedes-Benz, or are of a corresponding
standard of quality. For more information,
please contact a qualified specialist work-
shop. If you intend to mount snow chains, please
bear the following points in mind:
RSnow chains may not be mounted on all
wheel/tire combinations. Permissible
wheel-tire combinations (
Ypage 335).
ROnly use snow chains when driving on
roads completely covered by snow.
Remove the snow chains as soon as possi-
ble when you come to a road that is not
snow-covered.
RLocal regulations may restrict the use of
snow chains. Observe the appropriate reg-
ulations if you wish to install snow chains.
RDo not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 30 mph (50 km/h).
You may wish to deactivate ESP
®when pull-
ing away with snow chains installed
(
Ypage 66). You can thereby allow the wheels
to spin in a controlled manner, achieving an
increased driving force (cutting action).
Information about driving with an emergency
spare wheel (
Ypage 339).
Tire pressure
Tire pressure specifications
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Underinflated or overinflated tires pose the
following risks:
Rthe tires may burst, especially as the load
and vehicle speed increase.
Rthe tires may wear excessively and/or
unevenly, which may greatly impair tire
traction.
Rthe driving characteristics, as well as steer-
ing and braking, may be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
Tire pressure311
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Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
Ron the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard on the B-pillar
Ron the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap
Rin the "Tire pressure" section
Checking tire pressures manually
To determine and set the correct tire pres-
sure, proceed as follows:
XRemove the valve cap of the tire that is to
be checked.
XPress the tire pressure gauge securely onto
the valve.
XRead the tire pressure and compare it to
the recommended value on the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the tire
pressure table (
Ypage 311).
XIf the tire pressure is too low, increase the
tire pressure to the recommended value.
XIf the tire pressure is too high, release air.
To do so, press down the metal pin in the
valve, using the tip of a pen for example.
Then check the tire pressure again using
the tire pressure checker.
XScrew the valve cap onto the valve.
XRepeat these steps for the other tires.
Tire pressure loss warning system
(Canada only)
General notes
While the vehicle is in motion, the tire pres-
sure loss warning system monitors the set
tire pressure using the rotational speed of the
wheels. This enables the system to detect
significant pressure loss in a tire. If the speed
of rotation of a wheel changes as a result of a
loss of pressure, a corresponding warning
message will appear in the multifunction dis-
play. You can recognize the tire pressure loss warn-
ing by the
Run Flat Indicator Active
Press 'OK' to Restartmessage which
appears in the Serv.
menu of the multifunc-
tion display. Information on the message dis-
play can be found in the "Restarting the tire
pressure loss warning system" section
(
Ypage 315).
Important safety notes
The tire pressure warning system does not
warn you of an incorrectly set tire pressure.
Observe the notes on the recommended tire
pressure (
Ypage 311).
The tire pressure loss warning does not
replace the need to regularly check the tire
pressure. An even loss of pressure on several tires at the same time cannot be detected by
the tire pressure loss warning system.
The tire pressure monitor is not able to warn
you of a sudden loss of pressure, e.g. if the
tire is penetrated by a foreign object. In the
event of a sudden loss of pressure, bring the
vehicle to a halt by braking carefully. Avoid
abrupt steering maneuvers.
The function of the tire pressure loss warning
system is limited or delayed if:
Rsnow chains are mounted on your vehicle's
tires.
Rroad conditions are wintry.
Ryou are driving on sand or gravel.
Ryou adopt a very sporty driving style (cor-
nering at high speeds or driving with high
rates of acceleration).
Ryou drive with a heavy load.
Restarting the tire pressure loss warn-
ing system
Restart the tire pressure loss warning system
if you have:
Rchanged the tire pressure
Rchanged the wheels or tires
Rmounted new wheels or tires
Tire pressure315
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Tires
SLK 300
Summer tires
R17
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 225/45 R1791 W2
RA: 245/40 R17 91 W2, 3
FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
R18
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
RA: 245/35 R18 92 Y XL
3
FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
FA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL4
RA: 245/35 R18 92 Y XL3, 4
FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
Winter tires
R17
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+S i2BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
2Available as MOExtended tires.3Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.4USA only.
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SLK 350
Summer tires
R17
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 225/45 R17 91 W2
RA: 245/40 R17 91 W2, 3
FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
R18
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
RA: 245/35 R18 92 Y XL
3
FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
FA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL4
RA: 245/35 R18 92 Y XL3, 4
FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
Winter tires
R17
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+Si2BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
2Available as MOExtended tires.3Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.4USA only.
338Wheel and tire combinations
Wheels and tires

Mercedes-AMG SLK 55
Summer tires
R18
TiresAlloy wheels
FA: 235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL
RA: 255/35 ZR18 94 Y XL
3
FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
Winter tires
R18
TiresAlloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+SiBA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
FA: 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+Si
RA: 255/35 R18 94 V XL M+Si
3
FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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:
Radapt your driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
Rnever mount more than one spare wheel or
emergency spare wheel that differs in size.
Ronly use a spare wheel or emergency spare
wheel of a different size briefly.
Rdo not switch ESP®off.
Rhave 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 emer-
gency 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 nec-
essary (
Ypage 311). The applicable value is
3Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
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Technical data
All models
Collapsible emergency spare wheel5
TiresAlloy wheels
145/70-17 92 P
Tire pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi)4.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 0.47 in (12 mm)
Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels mounted, your vehicle may be equipped
with TIREFIT or a collapsible spare wheel.
iThe specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
5Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
342Emergency spare wheel
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