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192 First aid kit
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First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the left side panel of the
trunk.
Stowing items in the vehicleFuses
Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of
the short circuit.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the main and auxiliary
fuse boxes. Observe amperage and color of fuse.
A special fuse puller is supplied with the vehicle tools.
Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse
box cover.
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible.

200 Air pump, spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment
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Air pump, spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment (except SLK 32 AMG)1Vehicle tools
2Wheel bolt wrench
3Spare wheel and wheel bolts
4Air pump (electric. 12 V), Bolts for spare wheel rim
5Ve h i c l e j a c k
Raise roof, open luggage cover, and move aside trunk
floor.
To remove air pump:
Unbuckle strap and remove air pump from holder.
To remove spare wheel:
First remove air pump, then turn pump holder
counterclockwise and remove spare wheel.
To store spare wheel:
Place spare wheel in wheel well and secure it with
pump holder. Turn pump holder clockwise to its stop.
Reinstall air pump.
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202 Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit, air pump, vehicle tools
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Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit, air pump, vehicle tools
(SLK 32 AMG only)
The storage box is located below the trunk floor.1Electric Air pump
2TIREFIT-Kit
3Vehicle tool kit, Jack
Lift trunk floor cover.
Open storage box cover.
Notes:
The vehicle tool kit and tire wrench are located under
the rug on the right side.
To use TIREFIT and air pump, see page 214
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212 Tires, wheels
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Inflating the collapsible spare tire
(SLK 230 Kompressor and SLK 320 only)
The air pump is located inside the wheel well in the
trunk.
1Filler hose
2Electrical plug
3Pressure gauge with vent screw1. Remove air pump from storage compartment inside
trunk.
2. Open lid and pull out air hose with pressure gauge
and electrical plug.
Observe instructions on air pump label.
3. Unscrew tire valve cap from spare wheel tire valve.
4. Screw filler hose onto tire valve.
5. Plug air pump electrical plug into vehicle cigar
lighter.
6. To switch on air pump, turn key in steering lock to
position 1.
Important!
Do not start engine.
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Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible injury when unscrewing air
pump filler hose from tire valve after inflating the
tire, use a rag since the tire valve could be hot.

217 Tires, wheels
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see page 202. Observe instructions on air pump
label.11. Remove air pump from storage box inside trunk.
12. Pull out air hose with pressure gauge (5) and
electrical plug (6).
13. Screw filler hose (5) onto tire valve.
14. Plug air pump electrical plug (6) into vehicle cigar
lighter.
15. To switch on air pump, turn key in steering lock to
position 1.
Note:
After 5 minutes, pressure gauge must display
26 psi (1.8 bar). Do not exceed the maximum pressure
of 36 psi (2.5 bar)!
If pressure is not attained, drive vehicle
approx. 394 in (10 m), so that the sealing material is
evenly distributed inside the tire. Reconnect air pump
and inflate tire.
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226 Towing the vehicle
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SLK 32 AMGThe threaded hole for the towing eye bolt is located on
the passenger-side behind the grille in the bumper
panel (3). The towing eye bolt is stored with the jack in
the trunk.
Installing towing eye:
Grille removal for SLK 32 AMG. Hold grille (arrow) and
pull forward to remove. Screw towing eye bolt into its
stop and tighten with lug wrench.
Removing towing eye bolt:
Unscrew towing eye bolt and store in trunk. Fit grille
into bumper and snap into place.
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234 Exterior lamps
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Taillamp assemblies
1Stop Lamp (1154 21W / 32 cp bulb)
2Turn signal lamp (1156 NA 21 W / 24 cp bulb)
3Tail, parking and standing lamp (67 5W / 4 cp bulb)
4Backup lamp (1154 21 W / 32 cp bulb)
5Driver’s side:
Rear fog lamp (1155 21W / 32 cp bulb)Open trunk lid:
Remove cover in right side panel, and first aid kit in left
side panel.
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket, and close cover.
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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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240 Raising hardtop manually
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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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