MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2002 Owners Manual

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SLK 230 Kompressor
routing combined, belts I and II1Crankshaft
2Air conditioner compressor
3Power steering pump
4Coolant pump
5Idler pulley
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Supercharger
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6
8
7
4
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belt routing1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Generator (alternator)
5Idler pulley
6Power steering pump
7Coolant pump
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see page 260.
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Te ch n i c a l d a t a
Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR (170.449)
1
SLK 320 (170.465)
1
SLK 32 AMG (170.466)
1
Engine111 11 2 11 2
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 4 6 6
Bore 3.58 in (90.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke 3.48 in (88.40 mm) 3.30 in (84.00 mm) 3.30 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 140.1 cu.in. (2295 cm
3) 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3)
Compression ratio 8.8:1 10:1 9.0:1
Output acc. to
SAE J 1349192 hp / 5500 rpm
(142 kW / 5300 rpm)215 hp / 5700 rpm
(160 kW / 5700 rpm)349 hp / 6100 rpm
260 kW / 6100 rpm
Maximum torque acc. to
SAE J 1349200 ft.lb / 2500 rpm
(270 Nm / 2500 rpm)229 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(310 Nm / 3000 rpm)333 ft.lb / 4400 rpm
(450 Nm / 4400 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 5800 rpm 6000 rpm 6200 rpm
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt 1875 mm (routing I)
1355 mm (routing II)2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

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2 Must not be used with snow chains.Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR
Except Sport PackageSLK 320
Except Sport Package
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset8 J x 16 H 2
1. 18 i n ( 3 0 m m )8 J x 16 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle205 / 55 R 16 91 V
225 / 50 R 16 92 V
2
205 / 55 R 16 91 W
225 / 50 R 16 92 W
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2 Must not be used with snow chains.
3 Also permissible: 225 / 45 R 17 91 Y
4 Also permissible: 245 / 40 R 17 91 Y
2
5 Also permissible: 225 / 45 ZR 17 91 Y
6 Also permissible: 245 / 40 ZR 17 91 Y
2
Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR /
SLK 320
Sport PackageSLK 32 AMG
Rims and summer tires
Rims front axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
light alloy rims
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.34 in (34 mm)8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.34 in (34 mm)
Radial-ply tires
front axle
rear axle225 / 45 ZR 17
3
245 / 40 ZR 17
2, 4
225 / 45 R 17 91 Y
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245 / 40 R 17 91 Y
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2 Must not be used with snow chains.Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG
Rims and winter tires
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1. 4 6 i n ( 3 7 m m )7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Radial-ply tires 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S 205 / 55 R 16 91 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset4
1/2 B x 15 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)4
1/2 B x 16 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)4
1/2 B x 16 H 2
0.47 in (12 mm)
Collapsible tire 165-15 89 P
2
165 / 70-16 92 P
2
165 / 70-16 92 P
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Electrical system
SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 90 A 14 V / 115 A 14 V / 120 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.1 kW 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 1.7 kW
Battery 12V/74 Ah 12V/74 Ah 12V/74 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 7 KTCR
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)NGK IFR 6D1O
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)

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Main Dimensions Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Model SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR/
SLK 320SLK 32 AMG
Overall vehicle length 157.9 in (4010 mm) 157.9 in (4010 mm)
O v e r a l l v e h i c l e w i d t h 6 7. 5 i n ( 1715 m m ) 6 7. 5 i n ( 1715 m m )
Overall height 50.4 in (1279 mm) 50.4 in (1279 mm)
Wheel base 94.5 in (2400 mm) 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Track, front 58.6 in (1488 mm) 58.6 in (1488 mm)
Track, rear 58.5 in (1485 mm) 58.5 in (1477 mm)

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter SLK 230
SLK 320
SLK 32 AMG6.1 US qt (5.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Manual transmission SLK 230
SLK 3201. 6 U S q t ( 1. 5 l )
1. 9 U S q t ( 1. 8 l )Transmission oil
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 1.5 oz (43 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Cooling system SLK 230
SLK 320
SLK 32 AMGapprox. 9.8 US qt (9.3 l)
approx. 11.8 US qt (11.2 l)
approx. 15.3 US qt (14.5 l)MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze

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washer systemapprox. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield washer
concentrate “S”
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Fuel tank including
a reserve ofapprox. 15.8 US gal (60.0 l)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86
MON)
Air conditioner system R-134a refrigerant and special PAC
lubricant (Never R-12)1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
page 199.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.