MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2002 Owners Manual

238 Raising hardtop manually
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Raising hardtop manually
In case of malfunction, the hardtop can also be raised
manually. This procedure should be performed with
great care by 2 persons.
Prior to raising the hardtop manually, make certain that
all points listed under Retractable Hardtop (see
page 122) were observed.A hex-socket wrench, located on the inside of the
right-hand cover in the trunk, is required for this job.
1. Open doors or lower windows.
2. For safety reasons, remove key from steering lock.
3. Open trunk.

239 Raising hardtop manually
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socket wrench.
Using wrench turn screw (1) of the hydraulic pump
counterclockwise to its stop.
Keep wrench with you for later use in closing and
locking the hardtop.
Important!
Do not operate the hardtop switch with screw (1) in the
opened position, otherwise the hydraulic pump could be
damaged.5. Expose left and right side cables (2). The cables are
located behind the left and right side trunk trim
panel covers.
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6. First person:
Briefly pull on handles of cables (2) to release trunk
lid hinge locks.
Second person:
Pull trunk lid rearward by pulling on trunk lid
hinge.
7. Close trunk lid, then reopen it by holding each side
of its front end, and swing it completely to the rear
(arrows).8. Carefully bring back end of trunk lid down (arrow)
until lock (3) audibly engages.
Pull trunk lid rearward to its stop.



















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































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Wa r n i n g !
Do not place your hands near the upper windshield
area, trunk lid, or between roof panels while the
hardtop is being raised and locked. Serious
personal injury may occur.
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241 Raising hardtop manually
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hardtop (4), and pull hardtop out of its storage
compartment.10. With rear section of roof (5) in a vertical position,
place hands on rear section of roof as shown, and
guide pins (6) of roof front section into windshield
frame.
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Wa r n i n g !
Do not place your hands in areas marked X.
Serious personal injury may occur.
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11. Remove cap from headliner.
To c l o s e h a r d to p :
Insert hex-socket wrench and turn clockwise (7) to
its stop.
To l o ck h a r d to p :
Turn wrench counterclockwise (8) to its stop.12. Close trunk lid by placing flat hands near edges
(arrows).
Notes:
The rear quarter windows cannot be closed.
Have the hardtop operation checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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243 Replacing wiper blade insert
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For safety reasons, remove key from steering lock before
replacing a wiper blade, otherwise the wiper motor can
suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Tilt wiper blade downward.
Press safety tab (1), push wiper blade downward (2) and
remove.
Place wiper blade on firm support. Press down both tabs
with a screw driver and slide (direction of arrow) the
wiper blade insert out of the retainer claws.Installation:
Slide (direction of arrow) wiper blade insert into
retainer claws until tabs are engaged.
Slide wiper blade into end of wiper arm until it locks in
place.
The wiper with air spoiler should be mounted on the
driver’s side.
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244 Antenna
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Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arms folded
forward.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed.
An improperly installed wiper blade may cause
windshield damage.
Antenna
To prevent damage or diminished radio reception after
reinstallation, the non-retractable antenna should not
be removed. The antenna is automatic car-wash safe.Manual release of fuel filler flap
The manual release knob is located behind cover (1) in
the right slide trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob (arrow)
while simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap.
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245 Contents - Vehicle care
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Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle ..................................246
Power washer ..............................247
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................247
Tar stains .....................................247
Engine cleaning ..........................248
Vehicle washing .........................248
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................249
Window cleaning ........................249Rear window cleaning .............. 249
Wiper blades .............................. 250
Light alloy wheels ..................... 250
Instrument cluster ..................... 251
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 251
Cup holder .................................. 251
Hard plastic trim items ............. 251
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 251
Headliner and
shelf behind roll bars ................ 252
Upholstery .................................. 252
Seat belts ..................................... 252

246 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Cleaning and care of the vehicle
In operation, your vehicle is subjected to varying
external influences which, if gone unchecked, can
attack the paintwork as well as the underbody and
cause lasting damage.
Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying
climatic conditions, but also by air polution, road salt,
tar, gravel and stone chipping. Grease and oil, fuel,
coolant, brake fluid, bird droppings, insects, tree resins
etc. should be removed immediately to avoid paint
damage. Frequent washing reduces and/or eliminates
the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse
influences.More frequent washings are necessary to deal with
unfavorable conditions; for example, near the ocean, in
industrial areas (smoke, exhaust emissions), or during
winter operation.
You should check your vehicle from time to time for
stone chipping or other damage. Any damage should be
repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of
corrosion.
In doing so, do not neglect the underside of the vehicle.
A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the
underbody followed by a thorough inspection. Damaged
areas need to be reundercoated.
Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-
base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for
the lifetime of the vehicle. Post-production treatment is
neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz
because of the possibility of incompatibility between
materials used in the production process and others
applied later.
We have selected car-care products and compiled
recommendations which are specially matched to our
vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology.
You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care
products at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Wa r n i n g !
Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow
the instructions on the particular container.
Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when
cleaning the inside.Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed
for cleaning your vehicle.

247 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed
or repaired with the car-care products recommended
here. In such cases it is best to seek aid at your
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 car-care
products.
Additional information can be found in the booklet titled
“Vehicle Car Guide”.
Power washer
When using a power washer for cleaning the vehicle
always observe manufacturers’ operating instructions.
Caution!
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.Paintwork, painted body components
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied
when water drops on the paint surface do not “bead up”,
normally in 3 to 5 months, depending on climate and
washing detergent used.
Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be
applied if paint surface shows signs of dirt embedding
(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.
Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick for quick and
provisional repairs of minor paint damage (i.e. chips
from stones, vehicle doors etc.).
Tar st ai ns
Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become
more difficult to remove. A tar remover is
recommended.