oil capacities MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2015 R172 Owner's Manual

ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 146
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
Deactivating/activating ................ .147
General information ....................... 144
Important safety notes .................. 143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .80
Trunk ............................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Removing ....................................... 341
Stowing .......................................... 342
Technical data ...............................3 44
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 251
Display message ............................ 228
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 347
Irregular running ............................ 149
Jump-starting ................................. 301
Starting problems .......................... 149
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 306
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Engine oil
Adding .......................................... .280
Additives ........................................ 350
Checking the oil level ..................... 279
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 279 Display message ............................ 230
Filling capacity ............................... 350
Notes about oil grades ................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 279
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Viscosity ........................................ 350
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209
Characteristics ................................. 64
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ..................... .64
Display message ............................ 213
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/note s................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 247
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust check ................................... 165
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 287
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 257 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 347
Flat tire MOExtended tire s.......................... 293 Index
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Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 347
Emergency spare wheel ................. 344
Information .................................... 346
Tires/wheels ................................. 337
Vehicle data ................................... 353
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 265
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 266
Downloading routes ....................... 269
Emergency call .............................. 263
General notes ................................ 261
Geo fencing ................................... 269
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 268
MB info call button ....................... .265
Remote vehicle locking .................. 267
Roadside Assistance button .......... 264
Search & Send ............................... 266
Self-test ......................................... 262
Speed alert ................................... .269
System .......................................... 262
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 270
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 267
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................ .202
Display message ............................ 241
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 201
Number from the phone book ....... .202
Redialing ........................................ 202
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 202
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 194
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 208
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 208
Outside temperature ..................... .195
Setting (climate control) ................ 129
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 209
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 294
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 318
Checking manually ........................ 317
Display message ............................ 236 Important safety notes .................. 318
Maximum ....................................... 316
Notes ............................................. 315
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 295
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 296
Recommended ............................... 314
Tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem
General notes ................................ 317
Important safety notes .................. 317
Restarting ...................................... 318
Tire pressure monitor
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 321
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 320
Function/notes ............................ .318
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes .................. 319
Restarting ...................................... 321
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Warning message .......................... 320
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 331
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 330
Bar (definition) ............................... 330
Changing a wheel .......................... 332
Characteristics .............................. 329
Checking ........................................ 311
Curb weight (definition) ................. 331
Definition of terms ......................... 329
Direction of rotatio n...................... 332
Display message ............................ 236
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 332
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 329
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 330
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 330
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 330
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 330
Important safety notes .................. 310 Index
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VIN
X
Slide the front-passenger seat to its front
most position.
X Fold trim 0043upwards.
VIN 0044can be seen.
The VIN can also be found in the following
locations:
R on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 346)
R on the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 347) Engine number
0043
Emission control information plate,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions standards
0044 Engine number (stamped into the crank-
case)
0087 VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield) Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R Fuels
R Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R Coolant
R Brake fluid
R Windshield washer fluid
R Climate control system refrigerant
Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids.
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use prod- ucts that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Information about tested and approved prod- ucts can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. Service products and filling capacities
347Technical data Z

!
To ensure the longevity and full perform-
ance of the engine, only premium-grade
unleaded gasoline must be used.
If standard unleaded gasoline is unavaila-
ble and you have to refuel with unleaded
gasoline of a lower grade, observe the fol-
lowing precautions:
R Only fill the fuel tank to half full with reg-
ular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest
with premium-grade unleaded gasoline
as soon as possible.
R Do not drive at the maximum speed.
R Avoid sudden acceleration and engine
speeds over 3,000 rpm.
Using mixtures of methanol and ethanol is not permitted. E10 fuel or E15 fuel (unleaded gas-
oline with 10% or 15% ethanol) can be used.
You will usually find information about the fuel
grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the pump, ask the staff for assis-
tance.
i For further information, consult a quali-
fied specialist workshop or visit
http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
As a temporary measure, if the recommended fuel is not available, you may also use unlea-
ded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI/
91 RON. This may reduce engine perform-
ance and increase fuel consumption. Avoid
driving at full throttle and sudden accelera-
tion. Never refuel using fuel with a lower AKI.
Information on refueling (Y page 158).
Additives in gasoline ! Operating the engine with fuel additives
added later can lead to engine failure. Do
not mix fuel additives with fuel. This does
not include additives for the removal and
prevention of residue buildup. gasoline
must only be mixed with additives recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz. Comply with
the instructions for use on the product
label. More information about recommen-
ded additives can be obtained from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
branded fuels that have additives.
The quality of the fuel available in some coun-
tries may not be sufficient. Residue could
build up in the injection system as a result. In
such cases, and in consultation with an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, the gaso-
line may be mixed with the cleaning additive
recommended by Mercedes-Benz. You must
observe the notes and mixing ratios specified on the container. Engine oil
General notes !
Never use engine oil or an oil filter of a
specification other than is necessary to ful-
fill the prescribed service intervals. Do not
change the engine oil or oil filter in order to achieve longer replacement intervals than
those prescribed. You could otherwise
cause engine damage or damage to the
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
Follow the instructions in the service inter-
val display regarding the oil change. Other-
wise, you may damage the engine and the
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
When handling engine oil, observe the impor- tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 347).
The engine oils are matched to the perform-
ance of Mercedes-Benz engines and service
intervals. You should therefore only use
engine oils and oil filters that are approved for vehicles with maintenance systems.
For a list of approved engine oils and oil filters,
consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. Or visit the website
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Service products and filling capacities
349Technical data Z

Model Engine
model MB
Approval SLK 250
271 229.5
SLK 350
276 229.5
SLK 55 AMG
152 229.5
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for AMG vehicles.
i MB approval is indicated on the oil con-
tainers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter. Model Capacity
SLK 250
5.8 US qt (5.5
l) SLK 350
6.9 US qt (6.5
l) SLK 55 AMG
With external oil
cooler: 10.0 US qt (9.5l) Ad
ditives !
Do not use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity, this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE classification (viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore
strongly recommended that you carry out reg- ular oil changes using an approved engine oil
with the appropriate SAE classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 347).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet. 350
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Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g.
on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.Or con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions for service products when handling coolant
(Y page 347).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down to -35 ‡(-37 †), the boiling point of the cool- ant during operation is approximately 266 ‡
(130 †).
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra- tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -35 ‡(-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
do wn to -49 ‡ [-45 †]). Otherwise, heat
will not be dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, add equal
amounts of water and antifreeze/corrosion
inhibitor.
Mercedes-Benz recommends an antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor concentrate in accord-
ance with MB Specifications for Service Prod-
ucts 310.1.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
i The coolant is checked with every main-
tenance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Filling capacities Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Model Capacity
SLK 250
Approx. 10.1 US qt
(9.6l) SLK 350
Approx. 11.0 US qt
(10.4l) SLK 55 AMG
i
Use MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 approved
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. Service products and filling capacities
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Windshield washer system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windshield washer concentrate could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine compo-
nents or the exhaust system. There is a risk of
fire and injury.
Make sure that no windshield washer con-
centrate is spilled next to the filler neck.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 347).
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit.
X Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit. Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper-
ature.
R Down to 14 ‡ (00F810 †): mix 1 part MB Win-
terFit to 2 parts water.
R Down to 00F84‡( 00F820 †): mix 1 part MB Win-
terFit to 1 part water.
R Down to 00F820.2 ‡ (00F829 †): mix 2 parts MB
WinterFit to 1 part water.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Climate control system refrigerant
Important safety notes The climate control system of your vehicle is
filled with refrigerant R‑134a.
The instruction label regarding the refrigerant
type used can be found on the radiator cross
member.
! Only the refrigerant R‑134a and the PAG
oil approved by Mercedes-Benz may be
used. The approved PAG oil may not be
mixed with any other PAG oil that is not
approved for R-134a refrigerant. Other-
wise, the climate control system may be
damaged.
Service work, such as topping up refrigerant
or replacing components, may only be carried out by a qualified specialist workshop. All
applicable regulations must be adhered to,
SAE standard J639 included.
Always have work on the climate control sys-
tem carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 352
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Refrigerant instruction label
Example: refrigerant instruction label
0043 Warning symbol
0044 Refrigerant filling capacity
0087 Applicable standards
0085 PAG oil part number
0083 Type of refrigerant
Warning symbol 0043advises you about:
R possible dangers
R having service work carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop
Filling capacities Model Refrigerant
AMG vehicles
22.2 ± 0.4 oz
(630 ± 10 g) All ot
her models 19.4 ± 0.4 oz
(550 ± 10 g) Model PAG oil
AMG vehicles
2.8 oz
(80 g) All other models
4.2 oz
(120 g) Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data: R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tires
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload. Dimensions and weights
Model
0043 0043
Opening height All models
(70.7 in)
(1796 mm) Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
AMG vehicles
Vehicle length
163.2 in (4146 mm)
Vehicle length
when opening/
closing the roof
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
79.0 in (2006 mm) Vehicle data
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