fuel cap MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2008 Owners Manual

Instrument cluste
r 25Function Page
1 1
SRS warning lamp 194
2 -
ABS warning lamp 193
3 L
Turn signal indicator
lamp, left 75
4
v
ESP®
warning lamp 19
4 5 K
Turn signal indicator
lamp, right 75
6 3
Brake system warn-
ing lamp 194
7 Multi-function display
92
8 Total distance recorder
95
9 Trip meter
90
a ±
Engine diagnostic
warning lamp 195
b Rev counter
90 Function Page
c <
Seat belt warning
lamp 195
d A
Main-beam indicator
lamp 75
e Fuel gaug
e f Fuel filler flap location indi
-
cator: the fuel filler cap is to
the rear on the right-hand
sid e g A
Reserve fuel warnin g
lamp 197
h
Automatic transmission*
:
gearshift program display 85
j
Automatic transmission*
:
selector lever position dis-
play 85 Function Page
k Status indicator, display
depends on the settings in
the on-board computer:
outside temperature
1
or
digital speedometer 96
l Speedtronic*: set limit
speed
112
m Cloc
k 104
n Speedometer (can be set to
display miles in the on-
board computer)
102
o Reset button
p Adjustment button for
instrument cluster illumina
-
tio n 90
q Adjustment button for
instrument cluster illumina
-
tio n 90
1
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Instrument cluste
r 27Function Page
1 SRS warning lamp
194
2 ABS warning lamp
193
3 Turn signal indicator lamp,
left
75
4
ESP
®
warning lamp 19
4 5 Turn signal indicator lamp,
right
75
6 Brake system warning lamp
194
7 Multi-function display
92
8 Total distance recorder
95
9 Trip meter
90
a Engine diagnostic warning
lamp
195
b Rev counter
90
c Seat belt warning lamp
195
d Main-beam indicator lamp
75 Function Page
e Fuel gaug
e f Fuel filler flap location indi
-
cator: the fuel filler cap is to
the rear on the right-hand
sid e g Reserve fuel warning lamp
19
7 h
Automatic transmission*
:
gearshift program display 85
j
Automatic transmission*
:
selector lever position dis-
play 85
k Status indicator, display
depends on the settings in
the on-board computer:
outside temperature
2
or
digital speedometer 96
l Speedtronic: set limit
speed
112
m Cloc
k 104 Function Page
n Speedometer
o Reset button
p Adjustment button for
instrument cluster illumina
-
tio n 90
q Adjustment button for
instrument cluster illumina
-
tio n 90
2
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Transmission
89S
Spor t For all normal driving con-
ditions
C
Comfort For comfort mod
e M
Manual For manual gearshifting
X
To activate :press program selector but-
ton 1repeatedly until Mappears in th e
display.
If the selector lever is in position D, you can
shift up or down through the gears. The gear
currently selected and engaged is shown in
the display.
X To deactivate :press program selector
button 1repeatedly until Sor Cappear s
in the display.
Upshifting
X Briefly press the selector lever to the right
towards D+
or
X Pull the right-hand paddle on the steerin g
wheel (Y page 88).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear. Vehicles with AMG engines
!
In manual gearshift program M, the auto-
matic transmission does not shift up auto-
matically even when the limiting speed for
the current gear is reached. When the lim-
iting speed is reached, the fuel supply is cut
to prevent the engine from overrevving.
You must make sure that the engine speed
does not reach the red area of the rev coun -
ter. There is otherwise a risk of engine
damage .
X Shift up a gear when the ^upshift symbol
appears in the display instead of M.
Downshifting G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. Thi s
could cause the drive wheels to lose thei r
grip and the vehicle could skid.
X Briefly press the selector lever to the left
towards D-
or X
Pull the left-hand paddle on the steerin g
wheel (Y page 88).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
i For maximum acceleration, pull the left-
hand gearshift paddle until the transmis-
sion selects the optimum gear depending
on the speed.
Kickdown
i It is not possible to use kickdown in the
manual gearshift program Mon vehicles
with AMG engines.
You can also use kickdown for maximum
acceleration in manual gearshift program M.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
i It is not possible to shift gears using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles during
kickdown. Controls
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Refuelling
14
9
When you open or close the vehicle with the
key, the fuel filler flap is automatically
unlocked or locked.
The fuel filler flap is to the rear on the right. 1
To open the fuel filler flap
2 To insert the fuel cap
3 Tyre pressure table
4 Fuel typ e
X To open: press the fuel filler flap in the
direction of arrow 1.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap.
X Turn the fuel filler cap to the left and
remove it. X
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap 2.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the tank could damage the fuel
system.
X To close: replace the fuel filler cap and tur n
it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
X Close the fuel filler flap. Petrol (EN 228)
! Refuel using only unleaded premium
grade petrol with a minimum octane num -
ber of 95 RON/85 MON conforming to
European standard EN 228 .
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
You will find further information about pet-
rol under "Fuel" in the index .
i As a temporary measure, but only when
the recommended fuel is not available, yo u
may also use regular unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON. This may reduce per- formance and increase petrol consump-
tion. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the available petrol qual-
ity may not be sufficient and could caus
e
coking around the inlet valve. In such
cases, and in consultation with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol
may be mixed with the additive recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz (part no.
A000989254510). You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios given on the con -
tainer.
AMG vehicle s !
Refuel using only super unleaded petrol
with a minimum octane number of 98
RON/88 MON conforming to European
standard EN 228.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
You will find further information about pet-
rol under "Technical data" in the index.
i If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use premium unleaded petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce per- Operation
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Tyres and wheels
15
5
X
Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windscreen washe r
concentrate is being handled.
Use
R a windscreen washer fluid additive
such as MB Summerwash to preven t
smearing (for temperatures above freez-
ing).
R a windscreen washer fluid additive wit h
antifreeze properties such as MB Winter-
wash (if there is a risk of frost).
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand. Adapt the mixing ratio
to the outside temperatures.
! Only use windscreen washer fluid which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able windscreen washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps. X
To open: pull cap1upwards by the tab .
X To close: press cap 1onto the filler neck
until it clicks into place. Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
as ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(with run-flat characteristics)*
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres*
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres and wheels,
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any respon-
sibility for damage that may result from
this. Further information about tyres,
wheels and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption Operation
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Service products and capacities
255Service products and capacities
Notes on service products and capaci-
ties
Service products are:
R fuel s
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you onl y
use those products which have been tested
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-
Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapter
since :
R parts and service products are matched
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the war-
rant y
You can recognise 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 that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Approval have not
necessarily been approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of
any service products, please observe the
relevant regulations, as you could other-
wise endanger yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your
eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-
diately if any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental not
e
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuel
s G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Before refuelling, always turn off the
engine. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing .
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact
with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is
damaging to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity 70
l Of which reserve
fuel Approximately 9
l SLK 55 AMG Approximately 10
l !
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Never mix petrol with diesel.
Even small amounts of diesel result in dam- Technical data
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Service products and capacities
256age to the injection system. Damage result-
ing from adding diesel is not covered by the
warranty.
More information about refuelling and fuels
can be found in the "Operation" section. Introduction to fuel consumption
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations: R
at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R in mountainous terrain
! Do not use any special additives, as the y
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damage resulting from the use of such
additives is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz warranty. H
Environmental not
e
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci-
entists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect).
Your vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R
efficient use of the fuel by the engin e
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Technical data
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Service products and capacities
257Fuel consumption
The information does not refer to a specific vehicle, but serves as a means of comparing the different vehicle types. Manual transmis-
sion
SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR
42 SLK 280
42 SLK 350
42 SLK 55 AMG
Urban —
Extra-urba
n —
Overall (NEDC) —
CO
2emissions —
Automatic trans
-
mission * SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR
42 SLK 280
42 SLK 350
42 SLK 55 AMG
Urban 17.7 l/100 km
Extra–urban 8.8 l/100 km
Overall (NEDC) 12.0 l/100 km
CO
2emissions 288 g/k
m 42
Missing values were not available at time of going to print. Technical data
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