MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2003 Owners Manual

251 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing eye
SLK 230 Kompressor except Sport
Package*, SLK 320 except Sport
Package*
The rear towing eye is located at the right,
below the bumper.
The front towing eye is located on the pas-
senger-side behind the grille in the bumper
panel.
1Grille SLK 320
except Sport Package*
2Grille SLK 230 Kompressor
except Sport Package*Removing grille SLK 320

Hold left and right end of grille1 and
pull out firmly.
Installing grille SLK 320

Position grille1 and press securely.
The grille should audibly snap into
place.
Removing grille SLK 230 Kompressor

Hold grille2, fold it down and pull out
firmly.
Installing grille SLK 230 Kompressor

Position grille2 and press securely.
The grille should audibly snap into
place.
iThe selector lever will remain locked in
positionP and the key will not turn in
the starter switch if the battery is dis-
connected or discharged. See notes on
the battery (
page 245) or on jump
starting (
page 247).
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Manual unlocking of transmission se-
lector lever (page 214).

252 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye bolt
SLK 32 AMG, Sport Package*
The rear towing eye is located at the right,
below the bumper.
SLK 32 AMG and Sport Package are fitted
with a towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is stored with the jack
in the trunk (
page 206).
The threaded hole for the towing eye bolt
is located on the passenger-side behind
the grille in the bumper panel.
1Grille SLK 32 AMG, Sport Package*Removing grille

Hold grille1 (arrow) and pull forward.
Installing towing eye bolt

Take towing eye bolt and wheel wrench
out of trunk.

Screw towing eye bolt into its stop and
tighten with wheel wrench.
Removing towing eye bolt

Loosen towing eye bolt with wheel
wrench.

Unscrew towing eye bolt.

Store towing eye bolt and wheel
wrench in trunk.
Installing grille

Position grille1 and press securely
The grille should audibly snap into
place.

253 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
A special fuse extractor is supplied with
the vehicle tool kit in the trunk.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the corre-
sponding fuse box.
The fuse chart is printed on the cover of
the corresponding fuse box.
The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.
Main fuse box
The main fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the left hand side.
The main fuse box contains fuses for
interior consumers.
1Main fuse boxOpening

Release clamp (arrow) and lift fuse box
cover1.

Remove fuse box cover.
Closing

Fit fuse box cover1 back into the rear
clamp.

Close fuse box cover until the clamp
engages.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

254 Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box
The auxiliary fuse box is located on the left
hand side of the exterior lamp switch.
The auxiliary fuse box contains fuses for
lights.
1Auxiliary fuse boxOpening

Turn locks (arrows) using a coin and
remove fuse box cover1.
Closing

Reinstall fuse box cover1 and turn
locks using a coin.

255 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and Tires
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Consumer information

256 Technical dataSpare parts serviceThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Spare parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts re-
quired for maintenance and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts distri-
bution centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are
subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Each part has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted
to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare
parts should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine parts and ac-
cessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehi-
cle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

257 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the “warranties” printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New vehicle limited warranty


Emission system warranty


Emission performance warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont emission control systems
warrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories warranties, copies of
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.

258 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labels1Certification label (over driver’s door
lock latch)2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
3Engine number (engraved on engine)4Emission control label
5Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission con-
trol system
6VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
When ordering spare parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine numbers.

259 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SLK 230 KompressorThe SLK 230 Kompressor has two
poly-V-belts.1Coolant pump
2Idler pulley
3Power steering pump
4Air conditioner compressor
5Crankshaft
6Idler pulley
7Generator (alternator)
8Supercharger
SLK 320
1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3Power steering pump
4Air conditioner compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
SLK 32 AMG
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Supercharger
4Automatic belt tensioner
5Power steering pump
6Air conditioner compressor
7Crankshaft
8Coolant pump
9Generator (alternator)

260 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
SLK 230 Kompressor
(170.449)
1
1The 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.
SLK 320
(170.465)
1
SLK 32 AMG
(170.466)
1
Engine
111
112
112
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline
injection
4-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
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
192 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 1349
200ft.lb/2500rpm
(270 Nm / 2500 rpm)
229ft.lb/3000rpm
(310 Nm / 3000 rpm)
333ft.lb/4400rpm
(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
6ft 2in (1875mm) (routingI)
4ft 5in (1355mm) (routingII)
7ft 10in (2390mm)
9ft 6in (2902mm)