torque MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2008 Owners Manual

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Speedometer
Digital speedometer (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Setting the unit (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Permanent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Variabl e.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Station see Radio
Status line (on-board computer) . . ..92
Selecting the display . . . . . . . . . . .103
Steering wheel
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63, 64
Buttons (on-board computer) . . . . . .91
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Steering wheel gearshift paddles . ..8 8
Steering wheel heating . . . . . . . . . . ..64
Stowage compartment . . . . . . . . . ..138
Armrest (under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Stowage compartments
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Stowage space
Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Rear wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Stowage well
Boot floor (underneath) . . . . . . . . .137
Submenu (on-board computer) . . ..1 01
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Sun viso r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Supplemental Restraint Syste m
see SRS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Switching off the alarm
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 T
Tail lamps Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Tank content Calling up the range (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Technical data
Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .244
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Engine oil (on-board computer) . . . .96
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .191
Thermotroni c
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .191
Third brake lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..229
Time Lap time (on-board computer) . . . . .97
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .103
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Timer (on-board computer) . . . . . . . ..97
TIREFIT kit Using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Total distance recorder . . . . . . . . . . ..95
Resetting the trip meter . . . . . . . . . .90 Index
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Tow-away protection
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..53
Towin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Towing eye Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Transmission Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio . . . . . . .241
Transport (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..236
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .107
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Resettin g.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Turn signal lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Two-way radio
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Tyre grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Tyre pressure loss warning syste m158
Tyre pressure s
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n.. . . . . . . . . . .157
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 U
Unladen weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Unlocking Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .210
From the inside (central unlocking
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Up (display message) . . . . . . . . . . . ..96 V
Variable Speedtroni c. . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Vario-roo f
see Roof
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . .210, 211
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Leaving parked up . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Vehicle dimension s. . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Vehicle electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . ..241
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 243
Vehicle identification plates . . . . ..242
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
LIM (Cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . .110
LIM (variable Speedtronic) . . . . . . .113
Warning signal
Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Warning triangl e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Washer fluid Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Wearing seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..69
Wheel bolts Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Wheels
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Interchanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Windows
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Cleaning the windscreen . . . . . . . .167
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Windscreen
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . ..260
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154, 260
Windscreen washer reservoir Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 Index
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Driving safety sys
tems 51G
Risk of accident
If BAS has malfunctioned, the braking sys-
tem remains available with full brake boost-
ing effect. However, braking force is not
automatically increased in emergency
braking situations and the stopping dis-
tance may increase. ES
P®
(Electronic Stability Program)
ES P®
monitors driving stability and traction,
i.e. power transmission between the tyres
and the road surface.
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviatin g
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilise the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified, if
necessary, to keep the vehicle on the desired
course within the scope of the laws of phys-
ics. ESP ®
assists the driver when pulling away
on wet or slippery roads. ES P®
can also sta-
bilise the vehicle during braking.
When ESP ®
intervenes, the vwarning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster. G
Risk of accident
If the v warning lamp in the instrumen t
cluster flashes, proceed as follows: R
Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any cir -
cumstances .
R Only depress the accelerator pedal as far
as necessary when pulling away.
R Adapt your driving style to suit the pre -
vailing road and weather conditions.
The vehicle could otherwise go into a skid.
ESP ®
cannot reduce the risk of an accident
if you drive too fast. ESP ®
cannot overrid e
the laws of physics .
! The ignition must be switched off (key in
position 0or Iin the ignition lock) if:
R the vehicle is being towed with the front
or rear axle raised
R you are having the handbrake checke d
on the brake dynamometer
Application of the brakes by ESP ®
could
otherwise destroy the brake system on the
front or rear axle.
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tyre sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly . To deactivate/activate ES
P® ESP
®
is activated automatically when the
engine is running.
It may be best to deactivate ES P®
in the fol-
lowing situations:
R when using snow chain s
R in deep sno w
R on sand or gravel G
Risk of accident
Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ES P®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilise the vehi -
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability
R Engine torque is not limited and the drive
wheels are able to spin. The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
R traction control is still activated .
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake. Safety
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Winter driving
160 Interchanging the wheels
G
Risk of accident
Interchange the front and rear wheels only
if they have the same dimensions: for exam-
ple size, offset, etc.
After every wheel interchange/change,
have the tightening torque checked at a
qualified specialist workshop that has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The wheels could work loose if they are not
tightened to a torque of 110 Nm.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom -
mends that you only use wheel bolts of the
correct size which have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The wheels may be interchanged every 5,000
km to 10,000 km depending on the degree of
tyre wear, provided that the vehicle has the
same size front and rear tyres. Do not reverse
the direction of tyre rotation.
The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres
differ depending on the operating conditions. Interchange the wheels before a clear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. The fron
t
tyres typically wear more on the shoulders
and the rear tyres in the centre.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a whee l
is changed. Check the tyre pressure and, if
necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss
warning system*. Winter driving
Introduction to winter operation
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Ben z
Service Centre, at the onset of winter. Winter tyres
Use winter tyres at temperatures below +7 °
C and on snow or ice-covered roads. Only
then can the effect of the ABS and ES P®
driv-
ing systems be ensured in winter too.
Use winter tyres of the same make and tread
on all wheels to maintain safe handling char-
acteristics. G
Risk of accident
You must replace winter tyres with a trea d
depth of less than 4 mm immediately. They
are no longer suitable for winter use, in par-
ticular because they do not provide suffi-
cient grip. This could cause you to lose
control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent .
Always observe the maximum permitted
speed specified for the winter tyres you have
fitted. If you fit winter tyres which have a
lower maximum permitted speed than that of Operation
* optional
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Flat tyre
2291
–5 Wheel bolts
X Tighten the wheel bolts evenly in a cross-
wise pattern in the sequence indica-
ted (1 to5 ). The tightening torque must
be 110 Nm. G
Risk of acciden
t
Have the tightening torque checked imme-
diately after a wheel is changed. The wheels
could work loose if they are not tightened
to a tightening torque of 110 Nm.
X Turn the jack back to its initial position and
store it and the rest of the vehicle tool kit
in the boot.
i If the roof is closed you can transport the
faulty wheel in the boot. A protective film is provided with the collapsible emergency
spare wheel.
X Pack the faulty wheel in the protective film
included with the collapsible emergency
spare wheel* and transport the wheel in
the boot .
i When you are driving with the collapsible
emergency spare wheel* fitted, the tyre
pressure loss warning system* cannot
function reliably.
Stowing a used collapsible emergency
spare wheel* If you wish to stow a used collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel* in the vehicle, you must
follow the steps below, otherwise you will not
be able to stow it. We recommend that this
work is carried out at a specialist workshop.
!
Only place the collapsible emergency
spare wheel* in the vehicle when it is dry.
Otherwise, moisture may remain in the
boot.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve .
X Remove the valve extractor from the vehi -
cle tool kit. X
Unscrew the valve insert from the valve and
release the air.
i Fully deflating the tyres can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve .
X Screw the valve cap back on
X Put the protective film provided over the
collapsible emergency spare wheel*.
X Store the collapsible emergency spar e
wheel* in the spare wheel well under the
luggage compartment.
X Fasten the collapsible emergency spar e
wheel* in place through the protective film
using the screw. Practical advice
* optional
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Engine
244 Engine
SLK 200 KOMPRESSOR SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
Rated outpu
t 135 kW (184 bhp) 170 kW (231 bhp) 224 kW (305 bhp) 265 kW (360 bhp)
At engine spee
d 5,500 rpm 6,000 rpm 6,500 rpm 5,750 rpm
Rated torque 250 Nm 300 Nm 360 Nm 510 Nm
At engine spee
d 2,800 – 5,000 rpm 2,500 – 5,000 rpm 4,900 rpm 4,000 rpm
Number of cylinders 4 6 6 8
Displacement
1,796 cm
3 2,996 cm
3 3,498 cm
3 5,439 cm
3 Maximum engine
spee
d 6,450 rpm 6,500 rpm 7,200 rpm 6,500 rpmTechnical data
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