automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2002 Owner's Manual

168 Driving systems
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Notes:
If the engine does not brake the vehicle sufficiently
while driving on a downgrade, the speed you set on the
cruise control may be exceeded. In this case the
following will assist in maintaining the set cruise
controlled speed:
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Downshift occurs (max. to 3rd gear) to maintain the set
cruise controlled speed by using the engine’s braking
power.
As soon as the grade eases, the automatic transmission
shifts up again dependent on the selector lever position.
Vehicles with manual transmission:
The set cruise controlled speed is switched off when
declutching exceeds four seconds during downshifting a
gear.
Nevertheless, in some cases you may have to step on the
brake pedal to slow down. In this case the cruise control
is switched off.
Use the lever to resume the previously set speed.
Wa r n i n g !
Only use the cruise control if the traffic and
weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a
steady speed.
• The use of cruise control can be dangerous on
winding roads or in heavy traffic because
conditions do not allow safe driving at a steady
speed.• The use of cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire adhesion
can result in wheel spin and loss of control.The “Resume” function should only be operated if
the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed
and wishes to resume this particular preset speed.

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Practical hintsFirst aid kit ..................................... 192
Stowing items in the vehicle ........ 192
Fuses ................................................ 192
Hood ................................................. 194
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 196
Checking engine oil level ............. 197
Coolant level ................................... 198
Adding coolant ........................... 198
Windshield and
headlamp washer system ........ 199
Air pump, spare wheel,
vehicle tools,
storage compartment
(except SLK 32 AMG) ...............200Ve h i c l e j a c k
(except SLK 32 AMG) .............. 201
Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit,
air pump, Vehicle tools
(SLK 32 AMG only) .................. 202
Wheels ............................................ 203
Tire replacement ....................... 203
Rotating wheels ......................... 204
Spare wheel .................................... 205
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 206
Changing wheels ........................... 207
Inflating the collapsible
spare tire ......................................212
Storing spare wheel in
wheel well ....................................213
TIREFIT ............................................214
Tire inflation pressure .................. 219Battery .............................................220
Jump starting ..................................222
Towing the vehicle .........................224
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ..................229
Exterior lamps ................................230
Headlamp assembly ................... 231
Taillamp assemblies ..................234
Changing batteries in
the remote control ....................236
Synchronizing
remote control ............................237
Raising hardtop manually ............238
Replacing wiper blade insert .......243
Antenna ...........................................244
Manual release
of fuel filler flap ........................244

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Automatic transmission fluid level
The transmission has a permanent fill of automatic
transmission fluid.
Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks and
changes are not required. For this reason the dipstick is
omitted.
If you notice fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission fluid level.

227 Towing the vehicle
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flat bed equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Front towing
with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will
damage radiator and supports. Rear towing with sling-
type equipment over bumpy roads will damage the
lower edge of the front bumper cover.
Use wheel lift, dolly, or flat bed equipment, with key in
steering lock turned to position 0.
Towing restrictions for vehicles with automatic
transmission: The vehicle may be towed with all wheels
on the ground and the selector lever in position “N” for
distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km / h). The key must be in steering
lock position 2.
To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the
transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft
be disconnected at the rear axle drive flange for any
towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.Important!
When towing the vehicle, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle doors lock if
the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are
turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km / h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.
Wa r n i n g !
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground make certain that the electronic key is in
steering lock position 2.
With the engine not running, there is no power
assistance for the braking and steering systems. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort in necessary to
brake and steer the vehicle.

266 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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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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AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 171
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 186
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 65
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 268
Air pump (except SLK 32 AMG) ..................................200
Air pump (SLK 32 AMG only) ...................................... 202
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 51
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................ 190
Airbags .............................................................................. 54
Alarm system ............................................................. 35, 37
Antenna ........................................................................... 244
Anticorrosion / antifreeze .................. 164, 198, 266, 270
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 171
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 186
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 35
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 161
Ashtrays ...........................................................................116
Audio system .................................................................... 93
Anti-theft system ........................................................ 95
Button and soft key operation ................................... 96
Cassette mode ........................................................... 101CD changer ................................................................. 105
CD mode ..................................................................... 104
Operating and display elements ...............................94
Operating safety ..........................................................93
Operation – audio and telephone ............................. 93
Radio mode .................................................................. 99
Telephone operation ................................................. 108
Automatic central locking .............................................. 31
Automatic transmission ................................................ 147
Emergency Operation ............................................... 155
Fluid level ................................................................... 196
Program mode selector switch ................................ 154
Selector lever positions ............................................ 150
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................ 229
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 51
Self-test ......................................................................... 51
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 169
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 185
Battery ............................................................................ 220
Charge indicator lamp .............................................. 188
Recycling ....................................................................221

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JJack (SLK 32 AMG only) ...............................................202
Jump starting ..................................................................222KKeys, changing batteries ...............................................236
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 22LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps .............................................................81, 234
Headlamps ..........................................81, 189, 231, 249
Parking lamps ............................................ 81, 231, 233
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 230
Side marker lamp, front .....................................81, 235
Standing lamps ........................................... 81, 231, 233
Taillamps ............................................ 81, 189, 234, 249
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 257Lighter ............................................................................. 117
Limp Home Mode
(Automatic transmission) ........................................ 155
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 25
Low beams
See Combination switch ............................................83
Low engine coolant level warning ............................... 187
Luggage cover ................................................................. 128
MMaintenance ................................................................... 131
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ......................................... 182
Manual locking/unlocking the doors ........................... 27
Manual transmission .................................................... 145
Mechanical keys ...............................................................27
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 67
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 67
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................66