MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owner's Manual

MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owner's Manual SLK350 2005 R171 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES-BENZ https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/4/3422/w960_3422-0.png MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owner's Manual
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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 291 Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level with the oil 
dipstick, SLK 350
When checking the oil level
the vehicle must be parked on level 
ground.

with the engine at operating temp

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 292 OperationEngine compartmentAdding engine oil
Only use approved engine oils and oil fil-
ters required for vehicles with Mainte-
nance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS 
(Canada vehicles). For a listin

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 293 Operation
Engine compartment
Transmission fluid level*
Vehicles with automatic transmission*: 
The transmission fluid level does not need 
to be checked. If you notice transmission 
fluid loss or

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 294 OperationEngine compartmentThe coolant expansion tank is located on 
the passenger side of the engine compart-
ment.SLK 350 (example)1Coolant expansion tank
2Cap
3Marking bar in the expansion tank

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 295 Operation
Engine compartment
Batteries contain materials that can harm 
the environment if disposed of improperly. 
Recycling of batteries is the preferred 
method of disposal. Many states require

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 296 OperationEngine compartmentDuring all seasons, add MB Windshield 
Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix 
the windshield washer fluid in a suitable 
container.
Pull cap upward using latch un

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 297 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tires and wheels
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center 
for information on tested and recommend-
ed rims and tires for summer and winter 
operation. They can also offe

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 298 OperationTires and wheelsTire care and maintenance
Regularly check your tire inflation pressure 
at least once a month. For more informa-
tion on checking tire inflation pressure, 
see “Recommen

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 299 Operation
Tires and wheels
Tread depth 
Do not allow your tires to wear down too 
far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are 
sharply reduced at tread depths under 1⁄8in (3 mm).
Treadwear indicat

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MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2005 R171 Owners Manual 300 OperationTires and wheelsDirection of rotation
Unidirectional tires offer added advan-
tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor-
mance. To benefit, however, you must 
make sure the tires rotate i
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