headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ SLK500 2011 R170 Owner's Guide

Bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs yourself: Halogen headlamps Type
:
Turn signal lamp: 3457A
; High-beam lamp: H7 55 W
= Parking and standing lamp: W 5 W
? Low-beam lamp: H7 55 W Bi-Xenon headlamps Type
:
Turn signal lamp: 3457A
; High-beam flasher lamp: H7 55 W
= Parking and standing lamp: W 5 W License plate lamps Type
:
License plate lamps: C 5 W Notes on bulb replacement
!
Do not replace LEDs or bulbs not
described in this section. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs, the bulbs or
parts of the vehicle. Only have the LEDs and bulbs replaced at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. Replacing bulbs
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Observe Safety notes, see page 267.
R Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
R Switch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
R Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
R Your hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
R If the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Longlife (LL) bulbs. Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a front
lamp, do the following:
X Switch off the ignition.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
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X Open the hood (Y page 192). :
Housing cover for low beam (halogen
headlamps only)
Housing cover for Bi-Xenon headlamps.
Do not remove!
; Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
= Bulb socket for high beam/high-beam
flasher lamp
? Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp G
Warning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only) A
Bulb socket for low-beam headlamp
X Turn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
X Turn bulb socket A with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket A.
X Gently press the new bulb into bulb socket
A.
X Place bulb socket A back into the housing
and turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb
(halogen headlamps only)/high-beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon headlamps only) X
Turn bulb socket = with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket =.270
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Position
B represents the charged battery of
another vehicle or an equivalent starter pack.
X Flip up cover : of positive terminal =.
! Never invert the terminal connections!
X Connect positive terminal ; of charged
battery B with positive terminal = with a
jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positive
terminal ; of charged battery B first.
X Start engine of the vehicle with charged
battery B and run at idle speed.
X Connect negative terminal ? of charged
battery B with negative terminal A with
a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to
negative terminal ? of charged battery
B first.
X Start engine of the vehicle with the
discharged battery and run at idle speed.
You can now turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not switch on the
headlamps under any circumstances.
X Remove the jumper cables from negative
terminals ? and A first. X
Remove the jumper cables from positive
terminals ; and =.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
X Close cover : of positive terminal =.
X Have the battery checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Towing the vehicle
Safety notes
Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle
be transported with all wheels off the ground
using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly
equipment. This method is preferable to other
types of towing.
! To prevent damage during transport, do
not tie down vehicle by its chassis or
suspension parts.
If circumstances do not permit the
recommended towing methods, the vehicle
may be towed with all wheels on the ground
or one axle raised only so far as necessary to
have the vehicle moved to a safe location
where the recommended towing methods
can be employed. Towing the vehicle
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Model Capacity Fuels, coolants,
lubricants, etc.
Hydraulic
system for
retractable
hardtop
All models 0.2 US qt (0.195 l) MB Hydraulic Oil
Washer system
and headlamp
cleaning
system
All models 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
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(Y page 306)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 306) Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for our
service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters required
for vehicles with the Maintenance System.
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil
filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Using engine oils and oil filters of a
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number. Model Engine,
type MB sheet
number
SLK 300 272 229.5
SLK 350 272 229.5
SLK 55 AMG 113 229.5
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MB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of oil containers.
Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
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Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. 302
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Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system
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Warning!
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
X Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“MB SummerFit”.
X Mix with water for temperatures above
freezing point.
X Mix with commercially available premixed
washer solvent/antifreeze for
temperatures below freezing point.
Washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above the freezing point:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal
[4.0 l] water)
For temperatures below freezing point:
1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal
[4.0 l] solvent)306
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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