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Mercedes-Benz Service
Introduction of the New SLK-Class
Model series 172 roadster

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Contents
Preface 7
Overview
Models and major assemblies 8
Brief description 9
Equipment 10
Overall vehicle
Exterior 17
Dimensions 20
Technical data 22
Roof systems 24
Interior 29
Maintenance
Assyst Plus 38
Drive
Engine M 271 EVO 40
Engine M 276 42
Engine OM 651 44
Engine cooling 46
Fuel system 47
Exhaust system 51
Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172 b 3

Contents
Transmission
7G-Tronic Plus transmission 53
Chassis
Steering 55
Axles 57
Suspension 58
Brake system 60
Wheels and tires 64
Networking
Overall network 66
Illumination
Exterior lights 70
Interior lights 73
Safety
Safety systems 74
DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS

and PRE-SAFE® brake 77
Driving assistance systems
Speed Limit Assist and attention assistance system 78
Parking assistance 79
4 b Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172

Contents
Comfort
Climate control 80
AIRSCARF 82
Vehicle protection
KEYLESS-GO 83
Audio and communications
Telematics 84
Becker MapPilot 85
Telephone 86
Audio equipment 88
Sound systems 90
Body
Overview of materials 92
Bodyshell components 93
Force progression during an accident 95
Special tools
Chassis 96
Body 98
Workshop equipment
Body repair systems 100

Contents
Annex
Abbreviations 101
Index 103

Preface
Dear Reader,
This Introduction into Service manual presents the WIS is updated continuously. Therefore, the informa-
new SLK-Class roadster of model series 172. tion available there reflects the latest technical status
of our vehicles.
The purpose of this brochure is to acquaint you with
the technical highlights of this new vehicle in advance This Introduction into Service Manual presents initial
of its market launch. This brochure is intended to information about the new roadster of model series
provide information for people employed in service or 172. The Introduction into Service Manual is not
maintenance/repair as well as for aftersales staff. It is stored in this form in WIS. The contents of this
assumed here that the reader is already familiar with brochure are not updated. No provision is made for
the Mercedes-Benz model series currently on the supplements.
market.
We will publicize modifications and new features in the
In terms of the contents, the emphasis in this Intro- relevant WIS documents. The information presented in
duction into Service Manual is on presenting new and this Introduction into Service Manual may therefore
modified components and systems. differ from the more up-to-date information found in
WIS.
This Introduction into Service Manual is not intended
as an aid for repairs or for the diagnosis of technical All information relating to specifications, equipment
problems. For such needs, more extensive information and options is valid as of the copy deadline in October
is available in the Workshop Information System (WIS) 2010 and may therefore differ from the series produc-
and Xentry Diagnostics. tion configuration.
Daimler AG
Technical Information
and Workshop Equipment (GSP/OI)
i Note
Information about the vehicles and about oper-
ating the vehicle functions can also be found in the
interactive owner's manual on the Internet at:
www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung

Models and major assemblies
Overview
BR 172 Model Engine 6-speed Automatic Market

manual 7-speed launch
transmission transmission
SLK 200 172.448 271.861 711.655 722.997 03/11
SLK 250 172.447 271.861 711.6541 722.997 03/11
SLK 350 172.457 276.956 — 722.906 03/11
SLK 250 CDI 172.403 651.980 711.6701 722.908 12/11
1
Not at market launch
P00.00-4719-00
New SLK-Class (model series 172)

Brief description
Overview
Vehicle concept Innovations
The new R 172 is now the third generation of this vehi- • Panoramic Vario roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL
cle, which is designed to continue the success story of • LED rear lamps
the 2-seater compact roadster with model designation • New generation 6-cylinder gasoline engine
SLK from Mercedes-Benz. M 276 E35
• Ambiance illumination in interior
The basic concept of an open-top, sporty-dynamic
• Transparent pivoting draft stop
vehicle with lifestyle-oriented characteristics remains
(AIRGUIDE)
intact. The vehicle is designed to be strong, lively and
• Seats and interior equipment with sun-reflective
cultivated with an overriding focus on driving pleasure
leather
and roadster enjoyment.
• Electrically operated parking brake
Dimensional concept
Highlights
The combination of the length and large width of the
• Large and easily usable trunk
vehicle give the new SLK the typical proportions of a
• KEYLESS GO
roadster.
• Attention assistance system (ATTENTION ASSIST)
However, the new generation of the SLK (R 172) is sig- • DISTRONIC PLUS incl. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE®
nificantly longer (+31 mm) and wider (+33 mm) than brake
its predecessor (R 171). • Intelligent Light System
• Vehicle dynamics package, suspension with
adjustable damping, Torque Vectoring Brake and
direct steering
• Speed Limit Assist
• ECO start/stop function
• Parking assistance
i Note
Further details on the electrical systems of model
series 172 (e.g. function descriptions and the
locations of electrical components) are available
in the Workshop Information System (WIS) under
"Basic knowledge/functions" (GF).

Equipment
Overview
SLK 200 SLK 250 SLK 250 CDI SLK 350
Transmission
7G-TRONIC PLUS
Code 427 Code 4271 Standard
Steering
Direct steering
Code 213
Chassis
Agility package (vehicle dynamics Code 483

package)
Sports suspension (incl. lowering) Code 486
Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels
16" light alloy wheel (ECE only) Standard — — —

Code 39R
"10-spoke design"
205/55 R 16
16" light alloy wheel (ECE only) — — Standard —

Code R49
"9-spoke design"
205/55 R 16
225/50 R 16
16" light alloy wheel (ECE only) Code R12 Code R12 — —
"9-spoke design"
205/55 R 16
Economy wheel
16" light alloy wheel Code R19 — Code R19 —

"5-spoke design"
FA: 205/55 R 16
RA: 225/50 R 16
1 SLK 250 only available with 7-G Tronic Plus at market launch

Equipment
Overview
Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels
17" light alloy wheel Code 37R Standard Code 37R Code 37R
"5-spoke design"
FA: 225/45 R 17
RA: 245/40 R 17
17" light alloy wheel Code R35 Code R35 Code R35 Standard
"10-spoke design"
FA: 225/45 R 17
RA: 245/40 R 17
17" light alloy wheel Code R81

"MuIti-spoke design"
FA: 225/45 R 17
RA: 245/40 R 17
18" light alloy wheel Code R321

"5-spoke design"
FA:225/40 R 18
RA: 245/35 R 18
18" light alloy wheel Code 22R

"5-double spoke"
FA: 225/40 R 18
RA: 245/35 R 18
MOE run-flat tires Code R66
Tire pressure loss warner (ECE only) Standard
Tire pressure monitor (TPM) Code 475

(USA only)
1
Only in combination with sports suspension (code 486) or vehicle dynamics package (code 483)

Equipment
Overview
Safety and theft protection
Driver and front passenger airbags Standard

with 2-stage triggering, situation-
sensitive
Kneebag (USA only) Standard

Code 294
Sidebag in seats Standard
Headbag in doors Standard
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA) incl. Code P54

interior monitoring (ECE only)
Radio remote control (ECE only) Standard
Radio remote control with panic Standard

switch (USA only)
Closing system with infrared Code 880

remote control for Vario roof
KEYLESS GO Code 889
Pedestrian protection (active engine Standard

hood) (except USA)
Attention assistance system Standard

(ATTENTION ASSIST)
Crash-active head restraint Standard
PRE-SAFE® (except USA) Code 299

Equipment
Overview
Parking assistance Code 230
DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS Code 233

PLUS and PRE-SAFE® brake
Speed Limit Assist1 Code 513
Hill Start Assist (HSA) incl. Hold Standard

function
Climate control
Air conditioning Standard
THERMOTRONIC air conditioning Code 581
Roof systems
Electrohydraulic Vario roof Standard
Panoramic Vario roof Code 415
Panoramic Vario roof with MAGIC Code 412

SKY CONTROL2
Insertable frame draft stop Code 285
Transparent pivoting draft stop (AIR- Code 283

GUIDE)
1 Only available in combination with COMAND Online (not in USA, Canada, Japan)
2
Not at market launch

Equipment
Overview
Comfort systems
Multifunction steering wheel Standard
Memory package Code P64

Electrical seat adjustment for driver
and front passenger incl. steering
column and outside mirror adjust-
ment
Seat heaters Code 873
Automatic child seat recognition Standard

(ACSR) in front passenger seat
(except USA)
Weight Sensing System (WSS) Standard

(USA only)
Cupholder in center console incl. Code 309

flexible bottle holder1
Tank with 70 l capacity1 Code 915 — Code 915
Analog clock Code 246
AIRSCARF2 Code 403
1
Standard in USA
2 Only in combination with Leather (code 200A), Nappa leather (800A), Exclusive Nappa leather (500A),
ARTICO leather (100A) or ARTICO fabric/leather (700A) and Seat heaters (code 873)

Equipment
Overview
Light systems
Halogen headlamps with LED day- Standard

time running lights in bumper
LED daytime running lamps Code 240
Intelligent Light System incl. Code 6211

LED daytime running lamps Code 6222
(except USA)
Interior lights package Code 876 Standard
Ambiance illumination Code 877
Illuminated door sills U25
Telephone, audio and communications
Comfort telephony (ECE only) Code 386
Audio 20 Standard ECE/USA
Audio 20 with CD changer Code 510
NavReady (preinstallation for Code 508

Becker MapPilot) (ECE only)
Becker MapPilot (ECE only) Code 509
COMAND Online (ECE only) Standard Japan

Code 527
COMAND Online3 Code 512

incl. DVD changer
1
Left-hand traffic
2
Right-hand traffic
3 COMAND APS in USA

Equipment
Overview
Telephone, audio and communications
HD radio (USA only) Standard
SIRIUS satellite radio (USA only) Code 536
Media interface (UCI) Code 518
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Code 537

radio operation ECE
harman/kardon® sound system Code 810
TV tuner (Japan only) Standard
Emergency call system USA Code 359

(Low Cost Teleaid = LCT)
Compass in inside rearview mirror Code 245

(USA only)
AUX-IN jack incl. 12V socket Standard
USB interface in center console Standard

Exterior
Overall vehicle
Front view
The upright radiator grille forms the basis for a long The frontal appearance is also dependent on the illu-
and well-proportioned engine hood. In addition, the mination system installed on the vehicle: on the basic
contour edges stretching out towards the rear also version with single-tube H7 headlamps, the bumper
contribute to an impressively dynamic appearance. houses round LED daytime running lights and front fog
lamps with chrome-plated trim.
Together with the exposed star and distinctively con-
toured slat with frontal chrome-plating, the width of In the optional version with Intelligent Light System,
the radiator grille allows the vehicle to sit confidently the main headlamps feature a dual-tube design and
on the road. The engine hood ends at the air inlet the horizontal daytime running lights in the bumper
grilles, each of which is accentuated by three slats. each incorporate four LEDs.
The "soft nose" front end is a new feature with its dis-
tinct tapering and large air intakes. Incorporating a
plastic bumper and aluminum engine hood, the soft
nose meets the relevant legal requirements in the area
of pedestrian protection.
P00.00-4716-00
Front view

Exterior
Overall vehicle
Side view
Viewing the vehicle from the side, the character line With the proportions of the long engine hood, short
extending from the fender grilles harmoniously breaks rear end and outside mirrors installed on the beltline,
up the proportions of the vehicle, giving the SLK a the side view of the SLK clearly lives up to the sports
highly dynamic look. The grilles have a matching car ideal. The same is true with the roof open or
design to those of the engine hood and are rounded closed.
off by a chrome-plated horizontal fin.
The contour edge extending from the door/shoulder
additionally emphasizes the masculine shaping of the
rear fender.
P00.00-4717-00
Side view

Exterior
Overall vehicle
Rear view
The exterior design of the vehicle is rounded off by the

rear end. The explicit goal of the design team was, as
with the front end, to emphasize the width and power-
ful appearance of the vehicle. This goal was achieved
through horizontal accentuation of the rear lamps and
an upper outline which runs towards the front at the
sides.
The powerful look of the rear end is also emphasized
by the twin-pipe exhaust system, which is capped off
with trapezoidal exhaust tips.
P00.00-4718-00
Rear view

Dimensions
Overall vehicle
P00.10-5006-00
Vehicle dimensions of SLK 200
Dimensions unloaded
Vehicle without license plate adapter (5 mm)
1 On see-through variant (without headliner) 1001

Dimensions
Overall vehicle
P00.10-4887-50
Vehicle dimensions (garage dimensions) SLK 200
Dimensions unloaded
1 At permissible gross vehicle weight
2 Vehicle incl. license plate adapter (5 mm)

Technical data
Overall vehicle
Comparison of model series 171 against model series 172
Unit R 171 R 172 Difference
Dimensions1
Vehicle length mm 4103 4134 +31
Vehicle width mm 1777 1810 +33
Vehicle width mm 2012 2006 -6

(with outside mirrors folded out)
Vehicle height mm 1296 1301 +5
Wheelbase mm 2430 2430 0
Front overhang mm 841 870 +29
Rear overhang mm 832 834 +2
Front track width mm 1530 1559 +29
Rear track width mm 1541 1565 +24
Coefficient of drag Cd 0.32 0.30 -0.02
1
Based on example of SLK 200

Technical data
Overall vehicle
Unit SLK 2001 SLK 250 SLK 350
Dimensions and weights2
Curb weight as per DIN kg 1360 (1395) 1425 1465
Permissible gross vehicle kg 1750 (1785) 1815 1855

weight
Maximum payload kg 390 390 390
Luggage compartment volume l 335 335 335

with Vario roof open
Luggage compartment volume l 225 225 225

with Vario roof closed
Turning circle m 10.52
Fuel tank l 60
Including reserve l 8
Fuel tank with increased l 70

capacity3 l 9
Including reserve
1
Values in brackets apply to automatic transmission
2 Data for SLK 250 CDI not yet available due to later market launch
3
Special equipment in ECE

Roof systems
Overall vehicle
Pivoting draft stop (AIRGUIDE)
There are two alternative draft stop concepts to As an alternative, there is a removable draft stop
ensure that the interior compartment is kept comfort- which is fixed in place between the roll bars and
ably free of drafts with the Vario roof open and side consists of a net in a fixed frame. When not in use, it
windows up. can be stored compactly in the trunk.
The concept of the "pivoting draft stop" is completely If the driver and front passenger would like to experi-
new to the R 172. It has both an active and inactive ence greater airstream with the Vario roof open, this
position which can be adjusted without any need for can easily be achieved by partially or completely
assembly or disassembly. If desired, it can be put into lowering the side windows and/or not using the
the active position for just one person. It reduces the respective draft stop in order to bring about the
air flowing in from behind in the direct vicinity of the desired airstream intensity.
passengers and channels it into the unproblematic
area between the passengers. The pivoting draft stop
also always comes with aluminum rear roll bar shells
(part of aluminum package).
P91.50-2085-00
Pivoting draft stop

Roof systems
Overall vehicle
Vario roof
As on the predecessor model series, the new SLK is Compared to the predecessor model series, the actu-
also equipped with a Vario roof as standard. The open- ation forces required when opening the trunk lid have
ing and closing function can also be operated exter- been reduced for opening and closing of the Vario
nally using the convenience feature via the infrared roof. New to the R 172 is a 4-link hinge (R 171 had a
remote control in the key. 7-link hinge) for the opening function. The smaller
number of links noticeably reduces the force required
However, a new feature are the three roof variants
to open the trunk lid.
which the customer can now choose from:
In the event of a malfunction, the roof can be manually
• A roof with painted plastic paneling as standard
operated once the pressure has been released via the
• A panoramic Vario roof as special equipment
emergency opening valve. Detailed information can be
• As a further special equipment option and the
found in the current WIS documentation.
highlight of the roof variants, a panoramic Vario
roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL
All variants are manufactured as a magnesium/plastic
construction. This reduces the weight of the entire
roof module by 30% compared to the predecessor
model (R 171).
P77.30-2488-50
Movement of folding roof

Roof systems
Overall vehicle
P77.39-2302-00
Positions of Vario roof

Positions of Vario roof and limit switches
Picture item Position of Position of Position of S69/4 S69/4 S118 S119 S69 S69/11 S63/3 S69/2
Vario roof rear shelf tubular (bot- (top)
frame tom)
1 Closed Up Closed 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1
2 Closed Up Intermediate 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
position
3 Closed Up Open 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
4 Intermediate Up Open 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
position
5 Open Up Open 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0
6 Open Intermediate Open 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

position
7 Open Down Open 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
8 Open Intermediate 1 0 0 0 0 1 x x
position
9 Open Down 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1
0 Switch open S69 Vario roof "closed" limit switch (left pin)
1 Switch closed S69/2 Left Vario roof "locked" limit switch
X Switch intermediate position (limit switch specified value not relevant in S69/3 Right Vario roof "locked" limit switch
corresponding intermediate step) S69/4 Rear shelf limit switch
S69/11 Vario roof "stowed" limit switch
S118 Tubular frame "locked" limit switch
Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172 b

Roof systems
S119 Tubular frame "open" limit switch
27
Overall vehicle
Roof systems
Overall vehicle
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
The panoramic Vario roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL When transparency is activated, the MAGIC SKY
can vary its transparency in two stages. The roof has CONTROL control unit actuates the SPD film in the
its minimum transparency (first stage) when the out- MAGIC SKY CONTROL roof, thus changing the trans-
put voltage is 0 V. The maximum transparency (sec- parency of the film.
ond stage) is reached at 120 V.
Since the reaction time of the particles depends on
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL control unit contains a the outside temperature, the voltage can be briefly
DC/AC converter and operates at an output voltage raised to U = 130 V output voltage. This shortens the
(AC voltage) of max. U = 140 V at a frequency of max. reaction time of the particles if the outside tempera-
f = 400 Hz. ture is low.
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL roof is made up of several Shutting off circuit 15R deactivates the control system
layers. and the roof becomes non-transparent. When it is
switched back on, the condition before shutoff is
By applying an AC voltage to a Suspended Particle
restored.
Device (SPD) layer, the transparency of the glass is
changed from opaque to transparent or from transpar-
ent to opaque.
P77.35-2016-00
Alignment of light-absorbing particles in SPD layer

A On 1 Glass
B Off 2 Electrode
3 Polymer matrix
4 Particles

Interior
Overall vehicle
Interior design
The interior of the new SLK-Class is sporty-elegant and

consistently reflects the dynamic look of the exterior.
The chrome-plated "Silver Shadow" switches and pan-
els, along with the aluminum trim, underline the sporty
character of the new roadster.
By optimizing the location and function of the instru-
ments, it has been possible to create additional stow-
age areas and simplify operation of the controls.
P68.00-6796-00
Interior design

Interior
Overall vehicle
Storage and stowage compartments
The interior design of the SLK incorporates a clever There is also large stowage compartment under the
stowage concept. In addition to the glove compart- armrest, providing for a wide range of stowage
ment in the instrument panel, there are 3 stowage options.
compartments in the center console and one stowage
There is a net located in the front passenger footwell
compartment (or optionally an ashtray) in the front
on the center tunnel. A flexible bottle holder can be
area underneath the AC operating unit.
ordered for this location as special equipment. On the
Furthermore, there is a roller blind compartment in rear panel located centrally behind the seats is a ruf-
front of the armrest next to the hand rest which can fled pocket for storing CDs or similar items. On the
optionally be used as a beverage holder. driver side, there is a net on the rear panel for holding
the vehicle document wallet.
P68.00-6797-00
Overview of stowage areas and compartments

1 Glove compartment 5 Net in passenger-side footwell
2 Front center console stowage compartment (SA: bottle holder)
(SA: ashtray) 6 Net on rear panel
3 Center console center stowage compartment 7 Ruffled pocket
(SA: cup holder) 8 Door pockets
4 Center console stowage compartment (front armrest) 9 Trunk

Interior
Overall vehicle
Instrument panel
In harmony with the exterior design, the instrument In addition to an optional sun sensor and distance indi-
panel also features a strong emphasis on horizontal cator for the parking assistant, an analog clock can
lines, giving the roadster an exemplary and bold also be optionally integrated into the centerfill grille of
design. The four galvanized, high-quality air vents the instrument panel. The 5.8" central display is
mean that the interior of the SLK also clearly identifies located between the two center air vents. With the
it as a member of the strong stable of Mercedes-Benz COMAND Online special equipment option, the screen
sports cars. size increases to 7.0".
These also quite deliberately create associations with
air travel.
The touch-and-feel of the flat-bottomed, 3-spoke sport
steering wheel with metallic spoke cover panels, com-
bined with the graphic design of the instrument clus-
ter in the vicinity of the driver, successfully bridges the
gap between sportiness on the one hand and culti-
vated style on the other.
P68.10-4384-00
Instrument panel

Interior
Overall vehicle
Instrument cluster
The twin-tube instrument cluster features a display for Integrated in the tachometer are the warning lamps
showing information from the on-board computer for the supplemental restraint system (SRS), the seat
located centrally between the two analog dial-type belts, the tire pressure monitor, engine diagnosis, the
gauges. coolant temperature as well as the rear fog lamp and
front fog lamp functions.
When the ignition is switched on, the pointers of the
speedometer and tachometer move synchronously all Located between the two dial faces in the central dis-
the way to the end and then return to the zero position play is an indicator for the currently selected gear
once. range and transmission mode on vehicles with auto-
matic transmission. The time and outside temperature
The speedometer incorporates the indicator lamps for
are shown here on vehicles with manual transmission.
the ESP® functions (ESP, ESP-OFF), the driving lights,
the high beams, the fuel reserve, the electric parking
brake function and the anti-lock braking system.
P54.32-9261-00
Instrument cluster ECE version

Interior
Overall vehicle
P54.32-9260-00
Instrument cluster USA version

A1 Instrument cluster A1e54 Coolant temperature warning lamp
A1e1 Left turn signal indicator lamp A1e57 Front fog lamp indicator lamp
A1e2 Right turn signal indicator lamp A1e58 Engine diagnosis indicator lamp
A1e3 High beam indicator lamp A1e59 DISTRONIC warning lamp
A1e4 Fuel reserve warning lamp (with (code 233) Distronic Plus)
A1e9 Seat belt warning lamp A1e66 Tire pressure monitor warning lamp
A1e10 Parking brake indicator lamp (with (code 475) Tire pressure monitor
A1e11 Parking brake warning lamp (Premium))
A1e15 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp A1e67 Low beam indicator lamp
A1e16 Preglow indicator lamp (with diesel engine) A1p1 Coolant temperature gauge
A1e17 Antilock brake system indicator lamp A1p2 Fuel level indicator
A1e18 Rear fog light indicator lamp A1p5 Tachometer
A1e32 ESP®/ASR OFF warning lamp A1p8 Speedometer
A1e41 Electronic Stability Program warning lamp A1p12 Gear indicator
A1e51 Brake system warning lamp A1p13 Multifunction display
A1p16 Transmission mode display

Interior
Overall vehicle
Center console
Continuing down from the bottom section of the cen- The following parts extend out to the rear of the large
ter tower of the instrument panel is the start of the aluminum center console control panel:
transition to the center console.
• The shift block with gearshift/selector lever
The center console houses, from top to bottom: • The rotary pushbutton for operating the radio/
navigation unit
• Audio 20 radio or COMAND Online operating unit
• The hand rest extension for the driver
(SA)
• The roller blind compartment next to the hand rest
• Switch panel for upper control panel
• The armrest, which also serves as a cover for the
• Climate control operating unit
stowage compartment underneath. This houses a
• A stowage compartment with push-pull cover and
12 V power outlet, USB jack and AUX-IN jack or
integrated power outlet or ashtray with cigarette
Media interface connector (SA). On vehicles with
lighter and power outlet (SA).
the comfort telephony special equipment option,
the Bluetooth® module is located here.
• Convertible top switch
• Cup holder
P68.20-4407-00
Center console

Interior
Overall vehicle
Seats
The new SLK is fitted with a seating system which Sinusoidal spring cushioning with a foam layer was
meets the highly demanding, yet varied, requirements developed to provide dampening for the new sporty
of customers in the area of seating comfort, ergonom- seats. A pressed sheet steel panel forms the sturdy
ics, safety and sportiness. cushion shell. The foam of the backrest lies directly on
a supporting part made of diecast aluminum, which
A new feature is the "sun-reflective leather" special
sets new standards in terms of strength and light-
equipment option for the seats. This specially coated
weight design.
leather reflects the thermal radiation of the sun and,
particularly in the case of dark color variants, notice- The outside of each magnesium frame is also fitted
ably prevents the surface from heating up. with a sidebag with gas generator. An integrated
underlay cushioning mat improves the seating com-
The driver and front passenger seats are equipped
fort.
with the following features as standard:
• Manual fore/aft and height adjustment,
• Manual backrest inclination adjustment,
• A coat hook on the rear of the backrest,
• A sidebag incorporated in the backrest,
• A crash-active head restraint.
P91.00-2290-00
Seats

Interior
Overall vehicle
Electric seat adjustment memory package
For maximum operator convenience, fully electric seat The electrically adjustable seats feature 4-way lumbar
adjustment incl. memory function is available as an support adjustment in the lumbar area. The current
option. This carries out seat fore/aft adjustment, seat seat positions can be stored using the memory
height adjustment, seat cushion inclination and back- buttons. On the driver side, the positions of the
rest angle adjustment, both for the driver and front steering wheel and outside mirror are also stored.
passenger. The switch group for seat adjustment is
located in the door trim.
P91.10-3598-00
Fully equipped seat variant

Interior
Overall vehicle
Overhead control panel (OCP)
Integrated in the overhead control panel are the cen-

tral interior illumination with two combined lamps for
the interior and reading lights, the console incident
illumination consisting of two LEDs and the glasses
compartment illumination consisting of one LED.
Switches for the following functions are also arranged
in a row:
• Door contact switch
• Interior light switch
• Left and right reading light switches on the outside
for the two reading lights
• SOS emergency call switch (USA only)
• MAGIC SKY CONTROL button (SA)
P82.20-3793-00
Overhead control panel ECE version

N70 Overhead control panel control unit N70e8 Eyeglass box illumination
N70e4 Left rear interior/reading lamp N70s3 Interior lights automatic function switch
N70e5 Right rear interior/reading lamp N70s6 Left front reading lamp switch
N70e6 Left overhead control panel LED N70s7 Right front reading lamp switch
N70e7 Right overhead control panel LED N70s10 MAGIC SKY CONTROL button

Assyst Plus
Maintenance
New technical features Use of NAT2 FE+
The SLK is based on the tried-and-tested technology Due to development of the NAT2 transmission and the
of the predecessor model. increased durability of the new fluid, the fluid change
intervals have changed from a one-off change at
60,000 km (old) to every 125,000 km or 5 years (new).
New engines
The new generation of V-gasoline engines (M 276)

supply greater power with lower consumption.
For the first time, a diesel engine (OM 651) is being
offered for the SLK.
Extended maintenance strategy
As on the predecessor model series, the tried-and-

tested extended maintenance strategy is also used for
the SLK. Both workshops and the customer will bene-
fit from the extended maintenance scopes from the
P27.00-2343-00
very first kilometer driven. NAT2 Fuel Economy Plus
By making maintenance less complicated and intro-
ducing the basic service which covers the technically
essential items, we are able to offer maintenance that
PLUS package
is more cost-efficient and competitive for price-sensi-
tive customers without compromising the usual
This PLUS package must be offered by the service ad-
Mercedes-Benz service quality.
visor in a consultation. The aim of this consultation is
As with the current model series, an optional PLUS to offer the customer the package best suited to him
package is available to supplement both the minor and or her.
major basic services to cater for service and conve-
nience-oriented customers.
All requirements for maintenance according to manu-
facturer guidelines are fulfilled both by the basic ser-
vice and by the service with Plus package.
i Note
For further information about the maintenance
strategy, see the brochure "ASSYST PLUS Mainte-
nance, Extended Maintenance Strategy for Model
Series as of Modification Year 2008".
Order no.: 6516 1355 02

Assyst Plus
Maintenance
Workshop display
The workshop code is stored in the maintenance com-

puter and is read out by the service advisor via the
instrument cluster or Xentry Diagnostics. The cus-
tomer has no access to this workshop code.
The workshop code contains all vehicle-specific ser-
vice items which currently need to be performed on
P54.32-9254-00
the vehicle, depending on mileage, time and equip- Display on multifunction display (shown for ECE)
ment. Service (time-based servicing scheme)
The workshop code can have 3 to 6 digits. It consists
of numbers and/or letters.
Decoding the workshop code
After the workshop code is entered in the Workshop

Information System (WIS), the system outputs a vehi-
cle-specific service sheet containing the service items
for the pending service. P54.32-9255-00
Display on multifunction display (shown for ECE)
Maintenance-relevant special equipment which has
Workshop code
been retrofitted must be determined and added man-
ually by the service advisor if applicable.
Digital Service Booklet
All service, body and major assembly operations are

documented in a central database using the Digital
Service Booklet (DSB) aftersales system. The cus-
tomer receives a service report which he/she stores
in the service booklet as evidence of the service.
The Digital Service Booklet is available for Europe, the
Middle East, North Africa and Russia.
P00.01-4101-00
Display of Digital Service Booklet

Engine M 271 EVO
Drive
Engine M 271 EVO Sound generator
The new SLK-Class will be available with a further The sporty appearance of the SLK with M 271 EVO is
developed 4-cylinder gasoline engine at market underlined by a sporty target sound. This is achieved
launch. with the new sound generator, which "enriches" the
engine noise with air intake sounds.
The M 271 EVO will be available in two power variants
for the SLK. In the SLK 200 with a rated output of The sound generator is positioned directly in front of
135 kW and in the SLK 250 with 150 kW. the throttle valve. The engine pulsation causes a dia-
phragm to vibrate. This generates a sound which is
Both models meet the Euro 5 (EU5) and Ultra-Low
directed into the vehicle interior via a hose line.
Emission Vehicle II (ULEV II) emission standards at
market launch.
P01.10-3047-00
M 271 with sound generator

Engine M 271 EVO
Drive
Unit SLK 200 SLK 250
Engine data M 271 E18 DE LA
Rated output kW 135 150

at engine speed rpm 5250 5500
Rated torque Nm 270 310

at engine speed rpm 1800 – 4600 2000 – 4300
Compression ratio ε 9.3:1 9.3:1
P01.00-3292-00 P01.00-3293-00
Performance graph M 271.861 Performance graph M 271.861
(135 kW variant) (150 kW variant)
M Torque
P Output
n Rpm

Engine M 276
Drive
The SLK 350 is equipped with the newly developed V6

gasoline engine M 276 of the new generation of V- i Note
engines. Compared against the predecessor engine M Introduction into Service Manual "Introduction of
272 with direct injection, the M 276 with direct injec- the New 6 and 8 Cylinder V-Engine Generation
tion differs in the following main aspects: M 276/M 278" is available for the new V-engines.
• 60° cylinder angle instead of 90°
(no balance shaft required) Order no. 6516 1379 02
• Increased power and torque
• Full aluminum crankcase
• Extended lean-burn operation, including through
newly developed operating modes
• Resonance intake manifold
• Multi-spark ignition
• Direct injection of the 3rd generation.
• Advanced control and optimization of the cooling
and oil circuits
The EU5 and ULEV II emissions standards will be ful-
filled by all engines of this model from market launch.
P01.10-3048-00
M 276

Engine M 276
Drive
Unit SLK 350
Engine data M 276 DE35
Rated output kW 225

at engine speed rpm 6500
Rated torque Nm 370

Compression ratio ε 12.2
P01.00-3256-00
Performance graph M 276.956
M Torque
P Output
n Rpm

Engine OM 651
Drive
Engine OM 651 was first installed in the C-Class. It

fulfills the EU5 emissions standard and is character-
ized by the following components:
• 2 Lanchester balance shafts
• Gear drive in combination with a drive chain on the
flywheel side for driving the high-pressure pump,
oil pump, Lanchester balance shafts and the two
camshafts.
• Oil pump integrated in the crankcase
• Oil spray nozzle shutoff valve for controlling the oil
spray nozzles for piston crown cooling
• Engageable coolant pump
• Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) with EGR cooler
and switchable bypass duct
• Cylinder head with 2-piece water jacket
• Quick-glow system with glow output stage
• 2-stage charging
P01.10-3049-00
M 651.980

Engine OM 651
Drive
Unit SLK 250 CDI
Engine data OM 651 DE22 LA
Rated output kW 150

Rated torque Nm 500

at engine speed rpm 1600 – 1800
Compression ratio ε 16.2
P01.00-3254-00
Performance graph OM 651.980
M Torque
P Output
n Rpm

Engine cooling
Drive
General Adjustable radiator shutters
All engines of the SLK are equipped with a cooling Depending on the engine variant and national version,
module with cross-flow radiator and, in combination the SLK is equipped with adjustable radiator shutters
with an automatic transmission, a transmission oil with which the air flow through the cooling module of
heat exchanger in the right wheel arch. Other compo- the engine and through the engine compartment can
nents include a condenser with attached refrigerant be controlled.
accumulator and drier and a continuously variable
Shutters consisting of a number of slats are arranged
electric suction fan.
in a circular shape parallel to the fan. Through an actu-
The cooling system also includes a charge air cooler ator attached to the cooling module, the slats can be
on the supercharged 4-cylinder engines. This is jointly turned, thus steplessly closing or opening the
located ahead of the condenser underneath the cross- flow path for the cooling air.
member and attached to the radiator.
One of the most important advantages of adjustable
Different radiator block depths and different electric radiator shutters is the positive effect they have on the
suction fans with power outputs of 400 W and 600 W aerodynamics of the vehicle, which in turn makes a
are employed to ensure that the varying cooling reduction in fuel consumption possible as well as
requirements of the various engines and items of emissions improvements.
equipment are met.
Other advantages include the fact that the engine
The electronic control unit for the electric suction fan reaches its operating temperature more quickly, heat-
is attached to the fan shroud on the 400 W variant and ing comfort is improved and the engine noise is further
integrated in the electric motor on the 600 W variant. dampened with the radiator shutters closed.
All cooling circuits are filled via an external coolant
expansion reservoir. The cap has a 2-stage valve
which, when heated, temporarily increases the system
pressure to 2 bar to prevent the evaporation of cool-
ant.
The air ducting has a two-piece design. The upper air
duct is attached to the condenser. The lower air duct
is hooked in and clipped to the charge air cooler or
directly to the radiator. All components of the cooling
module are connected to each other with clips and
quick couplings to allow for easy assembly and service
access.
P20.20-2411-00
Radiator shutters
Y84 Radiator shutters actuator

Fuel system
Drive
Gasoline engine M 271 EVO
Fuel is supplied to the M 271 EVO engine by the low- This compresses the fuel to max. 120 bar and pumps
pressure fuel circuit and high-pressure fuel circuit sub- it to the rail. Here it is stored before it is finely atom-
systems. ized and sprayed into the respective combustion
chamber by the fuel injectors.
The fuel reaches the high-pressure pump from the
tank via the low-pressure fuel circuit. When actuated, The fuel injectors are supplied with fuel directly from
the fuel pump draws the fuel out of the fuel feed mod- the corresponding rail. There are no return lines on the
ule and pumps it through the fuel filter to the high- rails.
pressure pump. The fuel pressure is variably regulated
There is a quantity control valve on the high-pressure
to between 4.0 and 6.7 bar depending on fuel require-
pump. This is actuated according to need by the ME-
ments.
SFI [ME] control unit via a PWM signal. This allows the
There is a check valve at the feed point of the fuel filter fuel quantity which reaches the three pump units to be
which prevents reduction of the fuel pressure when controlled and the high-pressure fuel pump only com-
the fuel pump is switched off. There is a pressure lim- presses the fuel which is required by the engine.
iting valve calibrated to 7.5 bar between the filter car-
The rail pressure is thus regulated from 30 to 140 bar
tridge and the feed line fitting.
depending on the operating condition of the engine.
The fuel from the fuel tank flows from the low-pressure
fuel distributor to the high-pressure pump.
P07.02-2141-00
Design of high-pressure fuel circuit M 271 EVO

18 Rail Y76/3 Cylinder 3 fuel injector
20 High-pressure fuel pump (batch 3b) Y76/4 Cylinder 4 fuel injector
20/1 Driver (drive) Y94 Quantity control valve
20/2 Fuel pressure damper
A Fuel feed from fuel tank
B4/6 Rail pressure sensor
(low-pressure fuel)
Y76/1 Cylinder 1 fuel injector
B Fuel feed to rail (high-pressure fuel)
Y76/2 Cylinder 2 fuel injector

Fuel system
Drive
Gasoline engine M 276
Fuel is supplied to the M 276 engine by the low-pres- In the high-pressure fuel circuit, the high fuel pressure
sure fuel circuit and high-pressure fuel circuit sub- necessary for jet-guided direct injection is generated,
systems. regulated and stored in the rails.
The fuel reaches the high-pressure pump from the The fuel injectors in each cylinder bank are supplied
tank via the low-pressure fuel circuit. When actuated, with fuel directly from the corresponding rail. There
the fuel pump draws the fuel out of the fuel feed mod- are no return lines on the rails.
ule and pumps it through the fuel filter to the high-
The high-pressure pump has a quantity control valve
pressure pump. Depending on the fuel requirement,
which regulates the fuel quantity supplied to the pump
the fuel pressure is varied from approx. 4.5 to 6.7 bar.
element according to the specified fuel pressure.
In the filter feed line there is a check valve which pre-
The fuel pressure and temperature sensor registers
vents the fuel pressure from dissipating when the fuel
the current fuel high pressure (rail pressure) and the
pump is shut off. There is a pressure limiting valve cal-
fuel temperature in the left rail. The rail pressure is
ibrated to 7.5 bar between the filter cartridge and the
regulated by the ME-SFI [ME] (motor electronics) con-
feed line fitting.
trol unit, which actuates the quantity control valve
The fuel from the fuel tank flows from the low-pressure with a PWM signal until the specified pressure is
fuel distributor to the high-pressure pump. obtained in the rail.
This increases the fuel pressure to up to 200 bar
(depending on the operating state) and directs it
through the high-pressure line and the rails to the fuel
injectors.
P47.00-2201-00
Gasoline engine fuel system (M 276)

Fuel system
Drive
Diesel engine
Fuel is supplied to the OM 651 diesel engine by the Fuel preheating

low-pressure fuel circuit and high-pressure fuel circuit
The fuel preheating system heating element is inte-
subsystems.
grated in the fuel main filter in order to ensure
The fuel reaches the high-pressure pump from the flowability of the fuel at low outside temperatures.
tank via the low-pressure fuel circuit. When actuated, This does not apply to vehicles with (Code U41) Fuel/
the fuel pump draws the fuel out of the fuel feed mod- water separator and lubrication package. These vehi-
ule and pumps it through the fuel filter to the high- cles feature a fuel filter condensation sensor with
pressure pump. Depending on the fuel requirements, heating element for water level monitoring.
the fuel pressure is regulated to approx. 3.0 – 5.0 bar.
The heating element is energized by the glow output
In addition, the quantity control valve regulates the
stage and warms up the fuel in the fuel filter. The cur-
flow of fuel to the high-pressure pump in order to keep
rent condensation level is transmitted to the CDI con-
its temperature low.
trol unit via the fuel filter condensation sensor. As of a
In the high-pressure fuel circuit, the fuel is pumped by condensation level of approx. 100 ml, the CDI control
the high-pressure pump into the rail depending on the unit transmits a message via chassis CAN to the
accelerator pedal signal, engine speed and fuel tem- instrument cluster, which displays this on the multi-
perature. The fuel reaches the fuel injectors from the function display as a warning message.
rail via the high-pressure lines. Based on a perfor-
mance map, the CDI control unit calculates the cylin-
der-selective injection quantity for the respective
operating condition. This is dependent on the fuel
pressure in the rail and the actuation duration of the
fuel injectors.
The fuel pressure in the rail is controlled by the pres-
sure regulating valve and the quantity control valve.
The actual fuel pressure present in the rail is recorded
by the rail pressure sensor and continuously for-
warded to the CDI control unit.
i Note
Leak fuel and unneeded fuel is returned to the fuel
tank via the return line.

Fuel system
Drive
Fuel tank Gasoline engine purging on

USA version
The vehicle is equipped with an internal steel fuel tank
with a volume of 60 liters. A 70 liter version is available The activated charcoal filter can be sealed off from the
as special equipment (standard for USA). The fuel tank atmosphere via the activated charcoal filter shutoff
is located over the rear-end floor above the rear axle. valve, which is actuated by the ME-SFI [ME] control
unit. This allows the legally prescribed leak test of the
purge system to be performed.
The OBD pressure sensor registers the internal pres-
sure in the fuel tank for the leak test.
P47.00-2187-50
Gasoline engine fuel tank (M 276)

Exhaust system
Drive
SLK 200 and SLK 250 SLK 350
The exhaust system of the M 271 EVO consists of a On the M 276, the exhaust system starts with a fire-
firewall catalytic converter, a center muffler and two wall catalytic converter for the right-hand and left-
rear mufflers. The exhaust system is separated down- hand cylinder bank on each side.
stream of the firewall catalytic converter and
Downstream of the two firewall catalytic converters,
upstream of the center muffler.
the exhaust flows into the NOx storage catalytic con-
The exhaust pipe downstream of the firewall catalytic verters (only with engine in stratified operation). Then
converter consists of a single pipeline. The exhaust it flows into the dual-pipe center muffler and then into
gas flows out of the two rear mufflers through one the left and right rear mufflers, before it exits the
tailpipe with exhaust tip on each side. exhaust system through a tailpipe with exhaust tip on
both the left and right sides.
The separating points of the exhaust system are
located downstream of the catalytic converter and
downstream of the left and right NOx storage catalytic
converters.
P49.10-2948-00
Gasoline engine exhaust system (M 276)

Exhaust system
Drive
SLK 250 CDI
The exhaust system of the OM 651 consists of an oxi- The exhaust gas which is precleaned in the oxidation
dation catalytic converter, a diesel particulate filter catalytic converter flows into the channels of the
(DPF) and two rear mufflers. diesel particulate filter which open out towards the
front and reaches the channels which open out to the
The oxidation catalytic converter is responsible for
rear through the porous filter walls of the honeycomb
reducing hydrocarbons (HC) and carbon monoxide
filter body. Then the cleaned and filtered exhaust gas
(CO) and, on vehicles with diesel particulate filter
flows into the left and right rear mufflers, before it
(code 474), supplies the required thermal energy for
exits the exhaust system through a tailpipe with
the DPF regeneration phase through afterburning.
exhaust tip on the left and right sides.
The diesel particulate filter comprises a ceramic hon-
The soot particles are held back in the honeycomb fil-
eycomb filter element made of silicon carbide and
ter of the diesel particulate filter.
coated with rare metal. The passages of the diesel par-
ticulate filter are open alternately at the front and rear The separating points of the exhaust system are
and separated from one another by the porous filter located downstream of the oxidation catalytic con-
walls of the honeycomb filter element. verter/diesel particulate filter and just upstream of
the branching point.
P49.10-2949-00
Diesel engine exhaust system (OM 651)

7G-Tronic Plus transmission
Transmission
7G-Tronic Plus transmission Automatic transmission oil supply
All models are equipped with the familiar 7G-Tronic General

Plus transmission.
The oil supply to the electrohydraulically controlled
The 7G-Tronic Plus has been optimized with modifica- automatic transmission is provided by the oil pump
tions to the torque converter and main transmission. (primary pump) with the combustion engine running.
This is why the transmission is called 7G-Tronic Plus. The oil pump is driven via the drive flange of the torque
converter. It is installed in the transmission bell hous-
It features a new generation of torque converter which
ing behind the torque converter.
offers improved dynamic response characteristics
combined with reduced fuel consumption. Oil supply with combustion engine OFF
(stop/start function)
The consumption-reducing measures include a reduc-
tion in drag through a new bearing on the oil pump, When the combustion engine is shut off in ECO start/
improved Torlon rings on the input and output shafts stop mode, the oil supply by the primary pump is inter-
as well as a new automatic transmission fluid (FE- rupted. The electric transmission oil pump (auxiliary
ATF). pump) takes over the oil supply for the control ele-
ments and actuators of the automatic transmission.
The color of the new fluid has been changed from
red to blue because it may not be used in older During the subsequent start, initiated e.g. by releasing
transmissions. The notes in service information the service brake, the oil pressure built up by the aux-
SI00.40-P-0014A in WIS on usage of the new trans- iliary pump ensures that the vehicle is ready to start
mission fluid must be observed. off spontaneously.
The oil change intervals have been extended because
the transmission fluid is subjected to less energy due
to the minimization of drag. For more information, see
the corresponding documents in WIS.
P27.60-3503-00
Transmission mode switch
S16/12 Automatic transmission transmission mode button

7G-Tronic Plus transmission
Transmission
Technical data Unit SLK 200 SLK 250 SLK 250 CDI SLK 350
Transmission model 722.997 722.908 722.906
Transmission version W7C 700
Number of gears 7+R
Weight (including converter kg 83-93

and transmission fluid)
Overall length mm 621 630 621
Max. input torque Nm 700
P27.10-2383-00
7-speed automatic transmission

Steering
Chassis
Steering gear Direct steering
The basic vehicle is equipped with a standard steering A "direct steering" special equipment option, which
gear with constant gear ratio. The standard steering also features a new valve characteristic, is available in
differs from that of the predecessor model series combination with the agility package.
through a new valve characteristic and more direct
Along with an increase in the hand force required as
gear ratio. This reduces the steering requirement
the vehicle speed increases, direct steering provides
when parking to 2.6 steering wheel turns.
the customer with a noticeably more direct steering
The steering gear housing features a two-piece design. ratio throughout the steering angle. Compared to
Both the steering gear housing and valve housing are standard steering, the vehicle handling and agility are
made of aluminum and have been further optimized significantly improved and the steering requirement
with respect to installation space requirements and during parking is reduced to 2.2 steering wheel turns.
weight. This allowed a weight saving of 0.5 kg to be
achieved. The toothed rack is made of hot forged high-
strength steel. In order to further improve the articula-
tion characteristics, the steering gear is rigidly con-
nected to the integral support.
Economy (ECO) power steering pump
On the SLK, an ECO power steering pump is installed

as standard. This has reduced energy requirements
during straightahead travel. This is achieved through
an additional electrically actuated proportional sole-
noid valve, which controls a bypass opening at the
pressure connection and directs oil to the steering
gear as required. This oil quantity and therefore the
flow pressure in the steering system are minimal when
driving straightahead. This reduces power consump-
tion.

Steering
Chassis
Steering column
i Note
The SLK is equipped with a steering column with man- If the driver collides with the steering wheel, the
ual fore/aft and height adjustment as standard. An steering column can move forwards up to 100 mm
electrically adjustable version is available as special in order to reduce the load applied to the vehicle
equipment. occupant. For this purpose the entire substructure
The adjustment travel distances for the manual and of the steering column tube is suspended on a
electric steering column versions are +/- 25 mm ver- slide that runs in a mounting console rigidly
tically and 25 mm forward and 35 mm back horizon- mounted in the body.
tally, measured from the basic position of the steering In order to largely compensate for the steering
wheel. gear being pushed back in the event of a heavy
frontal impact, the steering shaft can slide
together at the bottom and the integrated collaps-
ible tubing of the steering coupling can deform.
P46.00-2154-50
Power steering, electrically adjustable steering (SA)

Axles
Chassis
General Rear axle
The materials selected for the axles clearly demon- The principle of independent multilink rear suspension
strate the target-oriented lightweight design practiced has been adopted due to its unsurpassed wheel con-
on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The selection of materials trol qualities. As part of the introduction of an electric
and manufacturing processes represents the optimal parking brake, it was necessary to modify the wheel
compromise of geometric requirements, resistance to carrier. A forged aluminum wheel carrier is used in this
dynamic driving stresses and crash requirements. case to reduce the unsprung masses.
All models are equipped with a torsion stabilizer bar
which is directly attached to the body.
Front axle
The wheel control components of the front axle includ-

ing the steering gear are mounted together with the
engine and transmission on an integral support. The
exceptionally stiff, weight-optimized integral support
is made of high-strength steel and is bolted rigidly to
the longitudinal members.
P35.00-2094-50
Rear axle

Suspension
Chassis
Suspension systems Suspension with adjustable damping
Three suspension variants are available for the SLK. In Along with direct steering and the Torque Vectoring
addition to the standard suspension, a sports suspen- Brake, adjustable damping is a component of the
sion and a suspension with adjustable damping are "Agility package" special equipment option. Torsion
also available as special equipment. bars with a larger cross-section are installed with this
special equipment.
The standard suspension is a conventional steel sus-
pension with MacPherson front axle struts, torsion On vehicles with adjustable damping, the driver can
bars and double-tube shock absorbers on the front switch from a comfortable to a sporty transmission
axle with single-tube shock absorbers and rear axle mode by actuating a switch. The damping characteris-
springs on the rear axle. tics are then steplessly adjusted within the selected
transmission mode.
The front axle suspension strut is attached to the body
with a triple-path head bearing. The spring forces In Sport mode, the hydraulic forces of the shock
(static carrying forces) are transmitted directly to the absorbers are increased to provide sporty suspension
body via the head bearing. The shock absorber forces tuning and better driving stability at high speeds.
are transmitted from the shock absorber via the piston
rod to the cardan rubber bushing in the head bearing
and only then onto the body. Since the rubber bushing
does not have to transmit the high static carrying
forces, it can be softer and thus optimized for comfort.
Buffering forces are transmitted to the body over a
separate path via the head bearing.
Sports suspension
Compared to the standard suspension, the sports sus-

pension has shock absorbers with harder tuning,
shorter suspension springs and torsion stabilizer bars
with a larger cross-section.
The vehicle level is lowered by 10 mm and roll support
has been strengthened, resulting in lower roll angles
during dynamic driving.
The sports suspension can optionally be combined
with all of the wheel sizes approved for the respective
engine.
P54.25-8709-00
Sport switch

Suspension
Chassis
Functionality Characteristics, advantages
The electronically regulated, continuous damping sys- Adjustable damping further improves ride comfort in
tem operates fully automatically. In the Comfort set- the customer-relevant frequency range in terms of the
ting, it provides vehicle dynamics similar to those of behavior of the body through continuously adjustable
the standard steel suspension and in the Sport setting (as opposed to graduated) damping.
it provides similar vehicle dynamics to those of the
sports suspension.
Torsion bar cross-sections Unit Standard cross-section Sport cross-section
Front axle mm 20.7 x 2.8 21.7 x 3
Rear axle 4-cylinder mm 20 x 3 21 solid
Rear axle 6-cylinder mm 21 x 3 21.5 solid
P32.00-2059-00
Rear axle

Brake system
Chassis
Technical data Unit SLK 200 SLK 250 SLK 250 CDI SLK 350
Front brake system
Type of brake 1-piston float- 1-piston floating caliper

ing caliper Composite construction
Brake disk design Internally ventilated
Brake disk diameter mm 295 322 344
Brake disk thickness mm 28 32
Pad area cm2 2 x 60.6 2 x 76.2
Brake system, rear
Type of brake 1-piston floating caliper
Brake disk design Solid
Brake disk diameter mm 300
Brake disk thickness mm 10
Pad area cm2 2 x 34
i Note
Due to the brake caliper which is installed, no
additional brake pads are installed for the electric
parking brake.

Brake system
Chassis
Electric parking brake
An electric parking brake is installed in the new SLK as The vehicle is now braked via the service brake. The
standard and acts on the wheels of the rear axle. It rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module actu-
makes use of a brake caliper with electric parking ates the brake lights. The instrument cluster issues
brake function. the message "Release parking brake" on the multi-
function display and a warning tone is sounded.
The electric parking brake is operated via the electric
parking brake switch, which is located on the left of Automatic release function
the instrument panel underneath the light switch.
The automatic release function is only available in
Pressing the switch engages the electric parking
combination with an automatic transmission and auto-
brake and pulling the switch releases the electric park-
matically releases the parking brake when the driver
ing brake.
wants to leave a parking space and drive off. This is
If the control of the electric parking brake is pressed the case when:
with the vehicle at a standstill or at a speed of below
• The engine is running and
4 km/h, the combined floating brake caliper closes
• The transmission is in position D or R and
completely and permanently irrespective of the dura-
• The engine hood is closed and
tion of actuation.
• The driver seat belt is fastened and
Emergency braking function sequence • The accelerator pedal is actuated with enough
force to start off in the direction of travel.
If the switch of the electric parking brake is
pressed and held while driving at a vehicle speed of If the driver seat belt is not fastened, he/she must
v > 3 km/h, the electric parking brake control unit shift from P to D or R with the driver door closed. When
transmits a braking request to the chassis CAN. The the transmission is in position R, the trunk lid must
request is received by the following control units: also be closed.
• Electronic Stability Program control unit The automatic release function is suppressed as long
• Instrument cluster as the control is pressed. The driver can thus drive off
• Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay module safely in the desired direction without the vehicle roll-
• Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay module ing backwards.
via interior CAN from the front SAM control unit
with fuse and relay module

Brake system
Chassis
P42.20-2590-00
Overview of system components for electric parking brake

A1 Instrument cluster N10/1 Front SAM control unit with fuse and relay
A1e10 Parking brake indicator lamp module
A1e11 Parking brake warning lamp N10/2 Rear SAM control unit with fuse and relay
A1p13 Multifunction display module
B37 Accelerator pedal sensor N15/5 Electronic selector lever module control unit
L6/1 Left front axle rpm sensor (with transmission 722.9)
L6/2 Right front axle rpm sensor N30/4 Electronic Stability Program control unit
L6/3 Left rear axle rpm sensor N69/1 Left door control unit
L6/4 Right rear axle rpm sensor N73 Electronic ignition lock control unit
M14/7s1 Trunk lid rotary tumbler switch A13 Electric parking brake controller unit
M76/1 Left electric parking brake actuator motor S68/3 Driver seat belt buckle restraint system switch
M76/2 Right electric parking brake actuator motor S76/15 Electric parking brake switch
N2/10 Supplemental restraint system control unit X11/4 Diagnostic connector
N3/9 CDI control unit (diesel engine) Y3/8n4 Fully integrated transmission control unit
N3/10 ME-SFI [ME] control unit (gasoline engine)
i Note
In contrast to the predecessor model series, it is
no longer necessary to connect a diagnostic tester
in order to change the pads.
See WIS for detailed information.

Brake system
Chassis
ADAPTIVE BRAKE (ABR) Torque Vectoring Brake
Adaptive Brake assists the driver when dangerous sit- The Torque Vectoring Brake system is available as a
uations suddenly occur. It is installed as the ABR basic component of the "Agility package" special equipment
system (except (code 233) DISTRONIC PLUS) and ABR option. By selectively distributing the drive forces to
premium system (with (code 233) DISTRONIC PLUS). the wheels, it performs the following functions:
The familiar system has been adapted to the new • Stable driving without engine torque reduction in
model series and consists of the following subfunc- the "sporty/ambitious driving" range
tions: • The power distribution is adjusted to the driving
situation using the ESP® sensor system (from
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
sporty driving up to the critical limits)
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
• Greater responsiveness in terms of yaw due to
• Antilock Brake System (ABS)
adjusted power distribution
• Acceleration skid control (ASR)
• Electronic Traction System (ETS) The customer benefit of the system is responsive, safe
• Brake Assist (BAS) driving up to highly dynamic driving ranges
• BAS PLUS, with (code 233) DISTRONIC PLUS
• Hill Start Assist
• Dry braking
• Precharging
• HOLD function
• Passive ASR and ESP activation
• ASR and ESP-ON, ESP-SPORT and ESP-OFF
• System fault display
• Emissions test, roller dynamometer mode
P42.00-2158-00
Design of brake caliper
1 Brake caliper
2 Brake pads
3 Brake disk
4 Frame
5 Brake piston
6 Screw-link actuator with pressure pattern
7 Brake piston seal
8 Dust boot
M76/1 Left electric parking brake actuator motor

Wheels and tires
Chassis
Front light alloy Front tire Rear light alloy Rear tire
wheel wheel
Light alloy wheels
Code R12 7J x 16 ET38 205/55 R 16 7J x 16 ET38 205/55 R 16
Code R49 7J x 16 ET38 205/55 R 16 7.5J x 16 ET45.5 225/50 R 16
Code 39R 7J x 16 ET37.5 205/55 R 16 7J x 16 ET37.5 205/55 R 16
Code R19 7J x 16 ET37.5 205/55 R 16 8J x 16 ET33.5 225/50 R 16
Code R35 7.5J x 17 ET42 225/45 R 17 8.5J x 17 ET36 245/40 R 17
Design allocation
P40.10-6031-00 P40.10-6032-00
Light alloy wheel, code R12/code R49 Light alloy wheel, code 39R
P40.10-6033-00 P40.10-6034-00
Light alloy wheel, code R19 Light alloy wheel, code R35

Wheels and tires
Chassis
Front light alloy Front tire Rear light alloy Rear tire
wheel wheel
Light alloy wheels
Code 37R 7.5J x 17 ET42 225/45 R 17 8.5J x 17 ET36 245/40 R 17
Code 22R 7.5J x 18 ET42 225/40 R 18 8.5J x 18 ET36 245/35 R 18
Design assignment
P40.10-6035-00 P40.10-6036-00
Light alloy wheel, code 37R Light alloy wheel, code R81
P40.10-6037-00 P40.10-6038-00
Light alloy wheel, code 22R Light alloy wheel, code R32

Networking
66
Overall network in model series 172
Interior CAN Drivetrain sensor CAN Diagnostic CAN

Chassis CAN Front end CAN MOST
Drivetrain CAN Vehicle dynamics CAN Telematics CAN
Sensor CAN
Overall network
b Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172

P00.19-5025-00
Interior CAN Interior CAN Chassis CAN Telematics CAN
A1 Instrument cluster N69/2 Right door control unit N10/1 Front SAM control unit with A2 Radio (with (code 523) MB
A2 Radio (with (code 523) MB N69/5 KEYLESS-GO control unit fuse and relay module Audio 20 radio or
Audio 20 radio or (with (code 889) Keyless- N30/4 Electronic Stability Program (code 510) Audio 20 with
(code 510) Audio 20 with Go) control unit CD changer)
CD changer) N73 Electronic ignition lock N51/5 Adaptive damping system A40/3 COMAND controller unit
A40/3 COMAND controller unit control unit control unit (with (with (code 527) COMAND
(with (code 527) COMAND (code 483) ADVANCED Online with single DVD drive
Online with single DVD drive AGILITY package) (with navigation) or
(with navigation) or N62 Parking system control unit (code 512) COMAND
(code 512) COMAND (with (code 230) Exclusive Online incl. DVD changer)
Online incl. DVD changer) parking assist) A40/8 Audio/COMAND display
N10/1 Front SAM control unit with N62/1 Radar sensors control unit A40/9 Audio/COMAND control
fuse and relay module (with code (233) panel
N10/2 Rear SAM control unit with DISTRONIC PLUS) A2/30 Navigation module (with
fuse and relay module N73 Electronic ignition lock (code 509) Navigation box)
N22/7 Automatic air conditioning control unit A2/30-1 Cradle for navigation
control and operating unit N80 Steering column tube module (with (code 508)
N25/7 AIRSCARF system control module control unit Navigation box
unit (with (code 403) N88 Tire pressure monitor preinstallation or
Airscarf system) Chassis CAN control unit (with (code 509) Navigation box)
N32/1 Driver seat control unit A1 Instrument cluster (code 475) Tire pressure
(with (code 275) Memory A40/11 Multifunction camera (with monitor (Premium),
package for electrically (code 513) Speed Limit Schrader)
adjustable front seats) Assist) N128 Electric parking brake
N32/2 Front passenger seat A76 Left reversible emergency control unit
control unit (with tensioning retractor (with
(code 275) Memory (code 299) PRE-SAFE)
package for electrically A76/1 Right reversible emergency
adjustable front seats) tensioning retractor (with
N52 Vario roof control unit (code 299) PRE-SAFE)
N53 MAGIC SKY CONTROL N2/10 Supplemental restraint
control unit (with system control unit
(code 412) Glass Vario roof) N3/9 CDI control unit (with diesel
N69/1 Left door control unit engine)
N3/10 ME-SFI [ME] control unit
(with gasoline engine)
Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172 b

Overall network
67
Networking
Networking
68
Drivetrain CAN Front end CAN Vehicle dynamics CAN MOST
N3/9 CDI control unit (with diesel N10/1 Front SAM control unit with N62/1 Radar sensors control unit N40/3 Sound system amplifier
engine) fuse and relay module (with code (233) control unit (with
N3/10 ME-SFI [ME] control unit N71/1 Headlamp control unit (with DISTRONIC PLUS) (code 810) Sound system)
(with gasoline engine) (code 614) Bi-xenon N87/3 Digital Audio Broadcasting
N15/5 Electronic selector lever headlamp unit or control unit (with
module control unit (with (code 618) Bi-xenon (code 537) Digital radio)
transmission 722.9) headlamps or (code 621) N87/5 Satellite digital audio radio
N89 Transmission fluid auxiliary (SDAR) control unit (with
Overall network
Intelligent Light System

pump control unit (left-hand traffic) or (code 536) SIRIUS satellite
(transmission 722.9) (code 622) Intelligent Light Diagnostic CAN radio)
N118 Fuel system control unit System (right-hand traffic)) N125/1 Media interface control unit
Y3/8n4 Fully integrated N10/1 Front SAM control unit with (with (code 518) Media
transmission control fuse and relay module interface)
control unit (with N123/4 Emergency call system
transmission 722.9) control unit (with (code
359) TELE AID emergency
call system)
Sensor CAN
Vehicle dynamics CAN
b Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172

B29/2 Left front bumper
A89 DISTRONIC electric DISTRONIC (DTR) sensor
Drivetrain sensor CAN controller unit (with (code MOST (with (code 233)
233) DISTRONIC PLUS) DISTRONIC PLUS)
N3/9 CDI control unit (with diesel A2 Radio (with (code 523) MB
B24/15 Yaw rate sensor for lateral B29/3 Right front bumper
engine) Audio 20 radio or (code
and longitudinal DISTRONIC (DTR) sensor
N3/10 ME-SFI [ME] control unit 510) Audio 20 with CD
acceleration with (code (with (code 233)
(with gasoline engine) changer)
233) DISTRONIC PLUS) DISTRONIC PLUS)
N37/5 Left NOx sensor control unit A40/3 COMAND controller unit
N62/1 Radar sensors control unit
(on engine 276 with N30/4 Electronic Stability Program (with (code 527) COMAND
control unit (with code (233)
stratified-charge mode) Online with single DVD drive
DISTRONIC PLUS)
N37/6 Right NOx sensor control (with navigation) or (code
unit (on engine 276 with 512) COMAND Online incl.
stratified-charge mode) DVD changer)
A90/3 Digital TV tuner (with (code
865) TV tuner)
Overall network
Networking
Network architecture
The network architecture used in the SLK and in other Diagnostic CAN
Mercedes-Benz model series represents the current
The diagnostic tester can be connected to the
state-of-the-art.
diagnostic CAN via the diagnostic connector (X11/4).
The vehicle electronics are networked using the fol- The diagnostic CAN operates at a transfer rate of
lowing data bus systems: 500 kBit/s.
• Controller Area Network (data bus/CAN bus) Front end CAN
(CAN)
The front end CAN is responsible for data transfer for
• Media Oriented System Transport (MOST)
the lighting systems. The front end CAN operates at a
transfer rate of 500 kBit/s.
CAN Chassis CAN

The chassis CAN is responsible for data transfer by the
The CAN is an electrical bus system for the transmis- chassis and suspension systems. The chassis CAN
sion of data on two lines. The CAN consists of twisted operates at a transfer rate of 500 kBit/s.
two-core data lines that connects all CAN subscribers
(control units) via a parallel connection. Vehicle dynamics CAN
The two lines of the data line must not be swapped The vehicle dynamics CAN is responsible for data
(low level/high level). Each connected control unit can transfer of the vehicle dynamics data (e.g. turn rate,
send or receive data (bidirectional bus). longitudinal acceleration). The vehicle dynamics CAN
operates at a transfer rate of 500 kBit/s.
The following CAN systems are involved in the overall
network: Drivetrain sensor CAN
Telematics CAN The drivetrain sensor CAN is responsible for data

transfer of exhaust data. The drivetrain sensor CAN
The telematics CAN is responsible for data transfer by operates at a transfer rate of 500 kBit/s.
the telecommunications systems.
Sensor CAN
The telematics CAN operates at a transfer rate of
125 kBit/s. The sensor CAN is for data transfer between con-
nected control units. The sensor CAN operates at a
Interior CAN transfer rate of 500 kBit/s.
The interior CAN is responsible for data transfer in the
vehicle interior. It interconnects the different systems
that can be operated by the driver or the front passen-
ger (e.g. power windows, climate control) etc. The
interior CAN operates at a transfer rate of 125 kBit/s.
Drivetrain CAN
The drivetrain CAN is responsible for data transfer by
the drive systems. The drivetrain CAN operates at a i Note
transfer rate of 500 kBit/s. The diagnostic CAN of the SLK is the sole diagno-
sis communications interface between the exter-
nal diagnosis test system and the vehicle. The
vehicle thus meets the legal requirements for
exhaust gas diagnosis.

Exterior lights
Illumination
Headlamps Halogen version (standard)
The headlamps of the new SLK have been developed The standard headlamp consists of the following com-
further from those of the predecessor model series in ponents:
terms of the location of the headlamp functions and
• The projection module on the outside with halogen
the light technology used. The basic version with sin-
bulb for the low beams,
gle-tube headlamps features round LED daytime run-
• Underneath this a 5W bulb for the position lamp,
ning lights and front fog lamps with chrome-plated
• Next to this the turn signal lamp with yellow bulb,
trim in the bumper.
• Above this a reflector with halogen bulb for the
high beams,
• Daytime running light in halogen style.
P82.10-6613-00
Clear glass headlamp with H7 projection technology

Exterior lights
Illumination
Intelligent Light System (ILS)
In the optional version with Intelligent Light System, The main headlamp consists of the following compo-
the main headlamps feature a dual-tube design and nents:
the horizontal daytime running lights in the bumper
• The projection module on the outside with xenon
each incorporate four LEDs. For the first time, the turn
bulb for low and high beams,
signal and position lamp functions make use of LED
• Above this the LED position lamp,
technology.
• Underneath the projection module, the turn signal
Vehicles with ILS headlamps are equipped with lamp featuring LED technology
dynamic headlamp range adjustment. This system • Above this the cornering lights function,
compensates for changes in the vehicle's position • LED daytime running light.
which affect the inclination angle of the light beam.
These include dynamic pitch motion during braking
and acceleration and static changes in position due to
loading.
P82.10-6614-00
Bi-xenon headlamps

Exterior lights
Illumination
LED rear lamps
The rear lamps of the new SLK have been modified in The covering lenses of the rear lamps are colored
terms of their design and technology. Except for the white/red. The advantage of LED technology is that
backup lamp, all light functions make use of LED tech- the lamps light up approximately 150 milliseconds
nology as standard. This technology ensures an more quickly than conventional bulbs as well as having
unmistakable night design. Depending on the light a significantly longer service life.
function, the LEDs in certain areas of the rear lamp are
selectively actuated or flashed at varying light intensi-
ties.
P82.10-6615-00
LED rear lamps

Interior lights
Illumination
Interior illumination Interior lights package
Aside from the central illumination in the overhead Furthermore, an interior lights package consisting of
control panel, additional lamps provide orientation in the following components is available as an option:
and around the vehicle:
• Make-up lamps
• Glove box illumination • Exit illumination in the A-pillars
• Stowage compartment/ashtray illumination • Footwell illumination which automatically dims
• Side trunk lamp (right) upon door closing (the lamps serve as orientation
• Warning/ambient lamp in trunk lid lamps during driving operation)
• Exit lamps in the A-pillar • Stowage compartment lamp in center console
• Ambient illumination in the outside mirrors
Ambiance illumination
Interior ambience illumination with red light is avail-

able as an option. This consists of the following com-
ponents in addition to the aforementioned lamps:
• Direct ambiance illumination in the door trim
• Indirect ambiance illumination in the door pull
handle
• Direct ambiance illumination on both sides of the
center console
Illuminated door sills
Illuminated door sills are available as additional spe-

cial equipment.
P82.20-3792-00
Ambiance illumination

Safety systems
Safety
Safe driving PRE-SAFE®
Driving safety has been further improved on the R 172 PRE-SAFE® is available as special equipment on
by the following main features: model series 172. PRE-SAFE® provides a synergy of
active and passive safety. If the system detects a
• ADAPTIVE BRAKE with the added functions: Hill
potential accident situation based on driver behavior,
Start Assist, precharging, dry braking and Hold
vehicle behavior or observation of the environment,
function (standard)
reversible measures for preventive occupant protec-
• Attention assistance system (ATTENTION ASSIST)
tion are initiated.
(standard)
• Brake Assist System (BAS) (standard) or BAS Plus PRE-SAFE® can be activated in the event of:
• Adaptive brake lights (standard)
• Emergency stops
• Tire pressure loss warning (standard), or tire
• Panic follow-up braking
pressure monitor (TPM) (USA only, standard)
• Heavy oversteer
• Intelligent Light System with bi-xenon (SA)
• Heavy understeer
• Speed Limit Assist (SA)
• Critical steering movements
• Parking assistance (Advanced Park Assist) (SA)
• Heavy brake assistance by BAS PLUS
• DISTRONIC PLUS incl. BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE®
• Autonomous braking by the PRE-SAFE® brake
brake (SA)
(in combination with SA DISTRONIC PLUS)
• Front end collision detection (in combination with
SA DISTRONIC PLUS)
Measures:
• Reversible driver/front passenger seat belt
tensioning
• Positioning of front passenger seat (in combination
with SA memory package)
• Closing of side windows
If an accident is avoided, the reversible safety precau-
tions are reversed once the vehicle returns to a calm
and controlled driving condition. The front seat belts
are relaxed and the other adjusted systems can be
returned to their initial positions by the occupants.
i Note:
The system becomes available again if a hazard-
ous situation re-occurs.

Safety systems
Safety
Restraint systems Protective measures for pedestrians and
cyclists
Along with the rigidity of the passenger cell, the quality
of the restraint systems determines the risk of injury As a supplement to the active measures (e.g. Brake
to vehicle occupants in the event of an accident. The Assist System as standard), measures have been
best possible protective effect is always achieved by implemented on the body in order to further optimize
the interaction of seat belts and airbags. pedestrian and cyclist protection on the new SLK. An
active engine hood is also used on the SLK. A wide
Crash sensor system
range of sensors and actuators in the bumper are read
The crash sensor system and its associated software in and actuated by the SRS control unit (N2/10). If the
for the detection of the type of accident and severity system registers a collision with a pedestrian, pyro-
of accident have been further refined compared to the technical actuators in the area of the engine hood
predecessor model series. New on the SLK are: hinges are actuated. This raises the engine hood by
• The electronic Supplemental Restraint System 85 mm. The resulting increase in space between the
(SRS) control unit engine hood and the components of the engine com-
• The pressure sensors in the doors partment causes a relative reduction in the accelera-
• The acceleration sensors for detecting a tion forces applied to the head of the pedestrian dur-
pedestrian impact ing the impact.
The deformation properties of the hood were devel-
oped specifically to meet these requirements. The use
of aluminum and homogeneous reinforcement on the
inside of the engine hood further reduce the loads dur-
ing an impact. The soft nose allows the impact area to
be spread out over a large area. In combination with
the reduced foam hardness in the front bumper, this
reduces the stress applied if the vehicle collides with
the legs of a pedestrian.

Safety systems
Safety
Other main passive safety features include the

following supplemental restraint systems:
• Two-stage, situation-dependent triggering of the
driver and front passenger airbags
• Three-point seat belt with degressive belt force
limitation and buckle emergency tensioning
retractors
• Kneebag on driver and passenger side (USA only)
• Sidebag, integrated in backrest
• Headbag, integrated in door trim
• Crash-active head restraints
P91.00-2276-50
Airbag system in vehicle (full equipment)

DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® brake

General DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS and
PRE-SAFE® brake
Modern assistance systems effectively contribute
towards accident avoidance. This was the result of The DISTRONIC PLUS driver assistance system auto-
analyses carried out by based on representative data matically regulates the vehicle speed and distance to
from accident research and the evaluation of real-life the vehicle in front as specified by the driver in the
accidents. speed range of v = 0 to 200 km/h and v = 200 to
0 km/h.
The PRE-SAFE® brake continuously determines the
risk of a rear-end collision and initiates appropriate
collision warning measures in critical situations. If the
driver does not respond, it also performs autonomous
partial or emergency braking in order to reduce the
severity of a collision.
The BAS PLUS function (Brake Assist System PLUS)
assists the driver through situation-dependent, tar-
geted braking assistance during emergency braking.
i Note
For more information on the driver assistance
systems listed here, see Introduction into
Service Manual "Introduction of the New CLS-
Class – Introduction into Service Manual for
Model Series 218"
Order no.: 6516 1381 02
i Note
All the driving assistance systems are merely aids
for the driver in controlling the vehicle in certain
difficult situations.
They can never replace a properly relaxed and
attentive driver. The driver bears sole responsibil-
ity at all times for the safety of his vehicle and its
behavior.
P54.32-9262-00
DISTRONIC PLUS display
1 Distance warning readiness indicator
2 Own vehicle
3 Specified distance
4 Vehicle in front (target object)

Speed Limit Assist and attention assistance system
Speed Limit Assist Attention assistance system
The Speed Limit Assist system forms part of the The attention assistance system which is available as
COMAND Online special equipment and uses image special equipment on the SLK can detect the typical
detection (integrated camera in center of windshield) signs of fatigue or deteriorating attentiveness of the
to determine the maximum speeds as per the road sig- driver on long, monotonous journeys in a speed range
nage in order to display them symbolically on the of approx. 80 to approx. 180 km/h. The driver is
instrument cluster. It thus helps the driver to remem- prompted to take a break through the output of a
ber the speed limits, including on stretches of road visual and acoustic warning message.
with varying signage and construction site signs.
The attention assistance system is switched on via the
"Assist." menu in the "Attention Asst." menu level on
the instrument cluster. A coffee cup symbol is dis-
played on the multifunction display.
i Note
The behavior of the driver is also analyzed when
the attention assistance system is switched off. If
the system is switched on while driving, then the
entire trip from the beginning is thus taken into
account.
P54.32-9263-00 P54.32-9264-00
Speed Limit Assist ATTENTION ASSIST function activated
1 Road sign with indication of permissible maximum 1 Coffee cup symbol
speed
2 Speed Limit Assist is available
3 Unit for the displayed road sign

Parking assistance

Parking assistance Parking space detection
The parking system uses the familiar PARKTRONIC The parking space detection function is implemented
distance warning system in order to record the dis- via the outer front distance sensors. These monitor
tance between the vehicle and an obstacle. the area left and right of the vehicle and therefore
have a larger range than the rest of the distance sen-
While driving at speeds of v < 36 km/h, parallel park-
sors.
ing spaces on both sides of the vehicle in the direction
of travel are measured and stored by the system. The If a parking space is detected and reverse gear is
driver is supported during the parking maneuver by engaged, "Activate Park Assist?" appears on the dis-
appropriate steering and driving prompts. The display of the instrument cluster. Alongside the warning
tance between the vehicle and the obstacle is indi- message "Pay attention to surroundings", the option
cated to the driver visually and acoustically. to activate the parking assistant appears in the lower
section of the multifunction display.
P54.32-8855-00
Parking space detection, illustration of principle
1 Drive past
2 Side distance sensor detection range
3 Front distance sensor detection range
4 Route into the parking space

Climate control
Comfort
The new SLK is equipped with air conditioning as stan- On the THERMOTRONIC system, the functions of the
dard. Comfort automatic air conditioning air conditioning system are supplemented by addi-
(THERMOTRONIC) is available as special equipment, tional features. These include:
featuring separate temperature control for driver and
• Automatic control of air distribution and air flow
front passenger.
• Separately controllable interior temperature for
Both the air conditioning and comfort automatic air driver and front passenger
conditioning feature an air recirculation function and • Incorporation of additional sensor signals (sun
fine dust filter as standard, combined with an acti- sensor, air quality sensor) in the control system
vated charcoal filter. • A display on the operating unit
The passenger compartment ventilation system has
been further improved in terms of low noise emission
and efficiency. The operating units have been rede-
signed for easier operation within a holistic design
concept and the response characteristics of the sys-
tems have been improved.
P83.40-4582-00
Automatic air conditioning control and operating unit

Climate control
Comfort
Energy savings through new
climate control technologies
The R 172 features a humidity/temperature sensor The refrigerant circuit features an internal heat
which is integrated in the mirror base of the inside exchanger to improve the efficiency of the refrigera-
rearview mirror. The sensor measures the windshield tion system. The heat exchanger is used to increase
temperature and interior humidity in order to detect the energy content of the refrigerant in the operating
fogging of the windshield. Using this information, the ranges and to reduce the mass airflow and thus the
compressor output can be steplessly reduced when operating energy input of the refrigerant compressor,
the air conditioning is operating "in dry weather" and while supplying the same cooling power. This contrib-
"without cooling requirement". utes to a reduction in fuel consumption.
The compressor is thus operated according to need,
which saves drive energy.
P83.00-2334-50
Climate control and air ducting

AIRSCARF
Comfort
AIRSCARF
As on the predecessor model, AIRSCARF is also avail-

able as special equipment on the new SLK.
AIRSCARF is a head area heating system which blows
warm air around the head and neck area of the vehicle
occupants through an outlet vent in the front of the
head restraints.
The blower which draws in the cold air and transports
the heated air to the outlet vent is located in the seat
backrest. A PTC heating element heats up the airflow.
The height of the outlet opening is adjusted in the
same way as the head restraint height.
The switch for the AIRSCARF system is located in the
lower control panel of the center console.
P91.30-2534-00
Head restraint with AIRSCARF

KEYLESS-GO
Vehicle protection
Drive authorization system (DAS) 3 KEYLESS-GO
The well-known and tried-and-tested Drive Authoriza- The KEYLESS-GO system is available to customers as
tion System (DAS) 3 is also used on the new SLK. special equipment.
DAS 3 allows the ignition to be switched on and the KEYLESS-GO is a convenient operating system
engine to be started. DAS 3 is a system network con- whereby the driver carries a KEYLESS-GO key which
sisting of control units, each of which calculate and releases the engine immobilizer and electric steering
compare the drive authorization code independently. lock.
If the respective query is valid, the corresponding
The key can also be used to control comfort functions
components are enabled independently.
such as comfort closing and global or selective lock-
ing/unlocking. The electric key for the KEYLESS-GO
system can however also be used as on a conventional
system.
i Note
When the Vario roof is opened or closed, the side
windows are included in the process and are forc-
ibly controlled. When the Vario roof is opened, the
side windows are first lowered. When it is closed,
the Vario roof is closed and then side windows are
raised.
If the side windows are already in the closed posi-
tion when the Vario roof is closed, they are first
lowered to the short stroke position.

Telematics
New Telematics Generation 4.5 Bluetooth® audio
At its market launch, the new SLK will be equipped The Bluetooth® audio equipment can receive audio
with telematics generation 4.5 and additional telemat- signals from external devices via the Bluetooth®
ics special equipment options will also be available. antenna and play them back over the speakers of the
audio system.
The new customer-relevant features of the head units
of NTG 4.5 include: With NTG 4.5, it is possible to simultaneously connect
a telephone and a Bluetooth® audio device to the
• USB interface in stowage compartment of center
head unit via Bluetooth®.
console
• Becker MapPilot, including as retrofit (ECE only for Information about supported Bluetooth® audio
Audio 20 CD) devices and about basic and comfort telephony can be
found at:
COMAND Online:
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
• Internet access (COMAND Online) (not USA)
• SIRIUS Weather Forecast in USA
• Copy protection for HDD navigation data
• SD card reader instead of PCMCIA adapter AUX-IN jack, USB jack
• Optimized map display, 3D landmarks etc.
Irrespective of the audio equipment in the vehicle, an
• Theft protection through electronic assignment to
AUX-IN jack and a USB jack are installed in the center
vehicle
console as standard. These can be used to connect
external devices to the audio system of the vehicle.
i Note
The AUX IN jack in the center console is omitted
on vehicles with the media interface special equip-
ment.

Becker MapPilot

Becker MapPilot
In NTG4.5, Becker MapPilot provides an introduction Design

to the world of navigation. This is a portable map
The Becker MapPilot consists of the following compo-
navigation module which can be plugged into a
nents
cradle in the glove box by the driver and is easily
removable. This connects the Becker MapPilot to • Cradle in glove box
the Audio 20 CD. • Vehicle GPS antenna
• Becker MapPilot as removable navigation module
The Becker MapPilot is operated via the central
(incl. rechargeable battery)
control on the center console. The navigation image
• Retail packaging of Becker MapPilot with USB
is displayed on the central display of the Audio 20 CD
cable and quick-start operating instructions
(5.8", 400 x 240 pixels). Acoustic output of driving
recommendations is integrated into the audio man- The Becker MapPilot preinstallation only includes the
agement system of the Audio 20 CD and the recom- cradle with wiring and GPS antenna.
mendations can be output via the vehicle speakers,
including lowering the volume of the current audio
source (radio, CD, MP3) if required.
To ensure reliable position finding of the vehicle even
in difficult conditions, the Becker MapPilot uses the
GPS antenna of the vehicle.
Furthermore, arrows are displayed on the display of
the instrument cluster (turn-by-turn) to improve route
guidance while driving.
Destinations can be entered by voice via the Becker
One-Shot voice control system. With this system, the
address (town, street, house number) can be spoken
in one sentence. Voice input can be started, for exam-
ple, directly by the driver via a button on the multifunc-
tion steering wheel.
The MapPilot can be connected to an Internet-capable
PC via USB for MapPilot updates and added features.

Telephone
In terms of telephony, there are two principal versions: On vehicles with basic telephony (if the mobile phone
basic telephony whereby a mobile phone is connected supports the Bluetooth® Phonebook Access Profile
via Bluetooth® and comfort telephony as special (PBAP)) and on vehicles with comfort telephony, the
equipment which features a cradle for the mobile contact data of the mobile phone can be transferred to
phone or SAP module (SIM Access Profile). the head unit via Bluetooth®. The downloading of SMS
messages is also possible if the mobile phone (on vehi-
The SAP module is used to hold a SIM card (Subscriber
cles with basic telephony) supports MAP (Message
Identity Module). The SAP module communicates
Access Profile).
directly with the audio unit and uses the connection to
the multifunction antenna. With both versions, the telephone can be operated via
the button groups on the multifunction steering wheel,
If no SIM card is inserted in the SAP module, the SAP
the head unit buttons, the Audio/COMAND control
module can use the SIM card of a Bluetooth-capable
panel or the LINGUATRONIC voice control system.
mobile phone in the vehicle if the mobile phone sup-
Voice output takes place via the front speakers.
ports SIM Access Profile.
This optional SAP module can now be operated via the
head unit HMI (Human Machine Interface) as of ver-
sion V4. The module will not yet be available at market
launch.

Telephone

P82.70-7458-00
Mobile phone system block diagram

A1 Instrument cluster A40/9 Audio/COMAND control panel
A2 Radio (code 523) MB Audio 20 radio or Audio 20 A67b1 Inside rearview mirror microphone
with CD changer (code 510) N40/3 Sound system amplifier control unit (code 810)
A2/91 Bluetooth® antenna N80 Steering column tube module control unit
A28/3 Antenna amplifier/mobile phone compensator N135 Steering wheel electronics
for comfort telephony (code 386) S110 Left multifunction steering wheel button group
A28/11 Multifunction antenna for comfort telephony S111 Right multifunction steering wheel button group
(code 386) CAN A Telematics CAN
A34/7 Bluetooth® module for comfort telephony CAN B Interior CAN
(code 386) CAN E Chassis CAN
A34/15 Mobile phone cradle for comfort telephony LIN E1 Steering LIN
(code 386) or SAP module LVDS Low voltage differential signal
A40/3 COMAND controller unit MOST Media Oriented System Transport
A40/8 Audio/COMAND display

Audio equipment
P82.60-8497-00
Audio 20 ECE version
Audio 20 (standard in ECE/USA)
Basic equipment: Audio 20 with CD changer

• 5.8" color display
Additional basic equipment compared with
• Radio with integrated FM twin tuner and phase
Audio 20
diversity
• AM tuner • 6-disk CD changer (audio)
• Audio amplifier with 4x25W • MOST bus connection
• MP3-capable CD drive
Special equipment:
• AUX-IN in center console (not with SA media
interface) • Media interface
• USB interface in stowage compartment of center • harman/kardon® sound system
console • Becker MapPilot
• Bluetooth® capability (audio and telephony) • Becker MapPilot preinstallation
• MOST bus connection (USA only) • Digital radio (DAB)
• HD radio (USA only) • Comfort telephony (SAP module available as
accessory)
Special equipment ECE:
• Becker MapPilot
• Becker MapPilot preinstallation
Special equipment USA:
• Media interface
• SIRIUS satellite radio
• harman/kardon® sound system
• TELE AID emergency call system

Audio equipment

P82.60-8498-00
COMAND Online ECE version
COMAND Online (standard for Japan) COMAND Online incl. DVD changer
Basic equipment: Additional basic equipment compared with

COMAND Online
• 7" color display
• FM twin tuner radio with phase diversity and RDS/ • 6-disk DVD changer (audio)
TMC tuner
Special equipment for both variants:
• DVD drive for audio and video
• Basic audio signal amplifier 4x25W • Media interface
• Integrated navigation processor • harman/kardon® sound system
• Integrated hard disk • Digital radio (DAB) (ECE only)
• AUX-IN in center console (not with SA media • Comfort telephony (ECE only) (SAP module
interface) available as accessory)
• Bluetooth® capability (audio and telephony) • SIRIUS satellite radio (USA only)
• Internet access (COMAND online) • TELE AID emergency call system (USA only)
• HD radio (USA)
• TV tuner (digital) for Japan
• LINGUATRONIC
i Note
COMAND Online will not be available in USA at
market launch. COMAND APS will be available at
market launch.

Sound systems
Speakers
The standard audio system in the new SLK features The power output of the Audio 20 and
6 speakers installed in pairs: COMAND Online head units is 4x25 W. Both systems
are equipped with speed-dependent volume control,
• Tweeters (HT) in the front area of the doors
even in the basic versions.
• Bass/midrange speakers (TMT) in the lower area of
the door panels
• Midrange speakers (MT) in the rear panel behind
the seats
P82.62-3713-00
Speakers
A2 Radio H4/8 Right rear speaker
A40/3 COMAND controller unit H4/33 Left door tweeter
H4/1 Left door speaker H4/34 Right door tweeter
H4/2 Right door speaker H4/48 Emergency call speaker
H4/7 Left rear speaker

Sound systems

Surround sound system
Also available as special equipment is a surround

sound system from harman/kardon® with 10 speak-
ers and an additional audio amplifier with a power out-
put of 10x50 W. The surround system is available for
the Audio 20 and COMAND Online.
The four additional speakers compared to the basic
version are installed in the doors on both sides, cen-
trally on the instrument panel and in the rear panel. All
speakers are also output-optimized.
P82.62-3714-00
Speakers
A2 Radio H4/86 Left door midrange speaker
A40/3 COMAND controller unit H4/87 Right door midrange speaker
H4/7 Left rear speaker H4/88 Left door bass speaker
H4/8 Right rear speaker H4/89 Right door bass speaker
H4/27 Center instrument panel speaker N40/3 Sound system amplifier control unit
H4/33 Left door tweeter
H4/34 Right door tweeter
H4/49 Center rear speaker

Overview of materials
Body
Picture
P60.00-2884-50
Bodyshell of SLK 172

Bodyshell components
Body
The bodyshell structure of the new SLK is an optimized Engine hood and front fenders
lightweight steel design with even greater torsional
stiffness than the predecessor model series, which In contrast to the predecessor model series, the
already possessed a very stiff bodyshell. The structure engine hood and front fenders are made of aluminum
was also modified in order to meet pedestrian protec- for the first time. This has allowed the bodyshell
tion requirements. weight to be reduced by approx. 13 kg at the front
axle. Furthermore, the components are geometrically
The roadster's lack of a roof structure rigidly con-
designed to provide maximum pedestrian protection.
nected to the bodyshell means that the structure has
to be different to that of a sedan, including a particu- The hinges have a four-link design but an additional
larly sturdy floor area, in order to achieve the desired link allows the engine hood to be actively raised by
stiffness and strength of the passenger cell. The floor means of a pyrotechnical trigger if necessary for
area has been optimized based on model series 171 in pedestrian protection. The engine hood can be step-
the area of the seat crossmembers and B-pillar. New lessly positioned/locked in place from 45° to 80° for
developments include a weight-optimized aluminum service purposes using Interstop pneumatic springs.
crossmember under the instrument panel (steel on the
R 171) and a rear panel module made of fiber-rein-
forced plastic. Rocker panels
The side longitudinal members are covered over their

The tried-and-tested A-pillars are unchanged. They entire area with plastic rocker panels in the vehicle
have oval tubing welded into them and are made of hot color, which connect to the fenders and doors at the
worked, high-strength steel with sturdy gusset plates bottom. The rocker panels protect the side longitudi-
connecting to the side longitudinal members. nal members, fenders, doors and side wall from stone
The doors have been redeveloped from scratch. They chips and also give shape to the side of the vehicle.
feature an additional outer beltline reinforcement and
a new door bottom reinforcement. For side impact
protection, the R 172 is equipped with sheet metal
section made of increased-strength steel, instead of
tubing as on the R 171.

Bodyshell components
Body
Trunk lid Radiator grille
The trunk lid is a steel construction consisting of an The radiator grille with its large central star and wing-
internal part, reinforcements in the hinge and lock shaped lateral fin is integrated into the "soft nose". Its
areas as well as multi-piece paneling which is joined appearance is reminiscent of previous sports car gen-
together by laser soldering. The trunk lid can be swiv- erations from Mercedes-Benz.
eled in two directions – towards the direction of travel
Underneath the headlamps and the radiator grille is an
and opposite to the direction of travel.
opening covered by a black diamond-pattern grille for
As on the predecessor model series it is made of steel, the purpose of engine cooling. Next to the grille are
but this time features a standardized license plate covers with the same diamond-pattern structure, into
recess. On vehicles equipped with certain special which the front foglamps and daytime running lamps
equipment options such as satellite radio for the USA are integrated.
or comfort telephony, it holds an antenna with an
aerodynamically favorable design.
Doors
Bumpers The stiff and deformation-resistant sheet steel struc-

ture of the frameless door shells consists of an outer
The bumpers are able to prevent or limit damage e.g. panel with an additional beltline reinforcement on the
caused by contact with other objects during maneu- outside and an inner part with integrated mirror trian-
vering. In order to facilitate parking, the bumpers gle, inserted beltline, inner beltline reinforcement,
house painted sensors in combination with the hinge and lock reinforcements as well as a high-
PARKTRONIC special equipment option. The front strength steel section. The latter is able not only to
bumper holds six sensors and the rear bumper holds reduce the deformation depth in the event of a side
four sensors. collision but also to transfer longitudinal forces in the
event of a frontal impact. Both door shells are con-
The plastic bumper covers are painted in the vehicle
nected to each other with folds and adhesive. The
color and connect flush with the outer body panels all
door is attached to the A-pillar with forged steel hinges
the way around the vehicle. The front cover features
with integrated door holder.
license plate moldings which vary depending on the
national version.
The rear bumper has integrated cutouts for the
exhaust tips of the exhaust system.

Force progression during an accident
Body
P60.00-2885-50
Force progression in a head-on collision
P60.00-2886-50
Force progression in a side impact

Chassis
Special tools
Adapter plate
Use For clamping the front axle springs
MB number W172 589 00 63 00 P58.20-2305-00
FG 33
Set B
Category Basic Operations Compulsory –

No Exemptions
Note In combination with clamping plate

W204 589 00 63 00
30-pin adapter cable
Use For diagnosing the electric parking brake
MB number W172 589 01 63 00 P58.20-2306-00
FG 42
Set B
Category Basic Operations Compulsory –

Approved for Cooperation
Note In combination with socket box

W124 589 00 21 00 or
W129 589 00 21 00

Chassis
Special tools
Pulling device
Use For reshaping work on the wheel well and on

the fixture for the front shock-absorber strut
MB number W172 589 00 63 00 P58.20-2307-00
FG 62
Set K
Category Special Operations
Note

Body
Special tools
Positioning device
Use For positioning the Vario roof during assembly
MB number W172 589 02 23 00 P58.20-2308-00
FG 65
Set B
Note
Welding device
Use For checking and fixing in place the upper lon-

gitudinal member plane, front crossmember
and upper front soft nose reinforcement.
MB number W172 589 00 23 00 P58.20-2309-00
FG 62
Set K
Note In combination with

W 171 589 01 23 00

Body
Special tools
Valve block
Use For leak testing the hydraulic system
MB number W172 589 00 91 00 P58.20-2310-00
FG 77
Set B
Note
Template
Use For checking the roof contour, E line
MB number W172 589 03 23 00 P58.20-2311-00
FG 77
Set K
Note

Body repair systems
Workshop equipment
Manufacturer CELETTE CAR BENCH CAR-O-LINER
Article Supplementary straighten- Portal staightening set Straightening and measur-

ing bracket set ing system
Portal staightening set
Order number Supplementary straighten- A7244000/T EVO 3.3

ing bracket set (Mercedes)
7172.509
Portal staightening set
7172.800
Source in CELETTE HSK CAR BENCH Car-O-Liner

Germany Vertriebs GmbH Karosseriegeräte- Vogesenstrasse 3
Siemensstrasse 19 Vertriebs-GmbH D-63811 Stockstadt
D-77694 Kehl-Sundheim Am Fliegerhorst 3
D-63762 Grossostheim-
Ringheim
www.celette.de www.carbench.de www.car-o-liner.de
Source outside CELETTE S.A. CAR BENCH International Car-O-Liner

Germany 13. Route de Bechevienne S.p.A. Box 7
BP9 Via Dorsale 22
F-38217 Vienne Cedex I-54100 Massa 73621 Kungsör

France Italy Sweden
i Note i Note
http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com The tools are available from market launch.

Abbreviations
Annex
ABS DPF
Antilock Brake System Diesel Particulate Filter
ABR DSB
Adaptive Brake Digital Service Booklet
AGR DTR
Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) DISTRONIC
AKSE EBV
Automatic child seat recognition (ACSR) Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
ASR ECO
Acceleration skid control Economy
AUX EDW
Auxiliary Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)
BAS ESP
Brake Assist System Electronic Stability Program
CAN ETS
Controller Area Network Electronic Traction System
CDI EU5
Common rail Direct Injection Euro 5 standard (exhaust emission regulation)
COMAND FE-ATF
Cockpit Management and Data System Fuel Economy – Automatic Transmission Fluid
Cd FBS 3
Coefficient of drag Drive authorization system stage 3 (DAS 3)
DAB HDD
Digital radio Hard Disk Drive (permanent/mass storage device)
DBE HSA
Overhead control panel (OCP) control unit Hill Start Assist
DIN ILS
Deutsches Institut für Normung Intelligent Light System
(German Standards Institute)

Abbreviations
Annex
LCT SAP
Low Cost Teleaid SIM Access Profile
LED SD
Light-Emitting Diode Secure Digital
MAP SIM
Message Access Profile Subscriber Identification Module
MOST SLA
Media Oriented System Transport Speed Limit Assist (traffic sign recognition)
MP3 SMS
MPEG-1 audio layer 3 Short Message Service
NOx SPD
Nitrogen oxides Suspended Particle Device
NTG SRS
New Telematics Generation Supplemental Restraint System
OBD TMC
On-Board Diagnosis Traffic Message Channel
PBAP UCI
Phonebook Access Profile Universal Consumer Interface
PCMCIA ULEV II
Personal Computer Memory Card International Ultra Low Emission Vehicle
Association (US exhaust emission regulation)
PTC USB
Positive Temperature Coefficient Universal Serial Bus
RDK WIS
Tire pressure monitor (TPM) Workshop Information System
RDS WSS
Radio Data System Weight Sensing System
SAM
Signal aquisition and actuation module

Index
Annex
Numerics F
7G-Tronic Plus transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 FE-ATF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Force progression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
A Front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 74 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjustable damping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Adjustable radiator shutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Ambiance illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 15, 73 H
Attention assistance system . . . . . . . . . 9, 74, 78 Headbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 34, 84
I
B Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
BAS PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 74, 77 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31, 32, 78
Becker MapPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 85 Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Beverage holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Intelligent Light System . . . . . . . 9, 15, 17, 71, 74
Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 84, 86 Interior design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bodyshell structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Brake Assist System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
C K
Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 KEYLESS-GO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Coefficient of drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kneebag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Comfort telephony . . . . 15, 34, 84, 86, 87, 89, 94
Crash-active head L
restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 LED rear lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 72
Light alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 65
D LINGUATRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Diesel particulate filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Digital Service Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 M
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Market launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Media interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 34
Direct steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 55
DISTRONIC PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 74, 77
N
Network architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
E
ECO power steering pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
O
Overhead control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ECO start/stop function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 53
Electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 57, 62
Electric transmission oil pump . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Engine data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41, 43, 45

Index
Annex
P Soft nose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 75

Panoramic Vario roof with Sound generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
MAGIC SKY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . 9, 13, 25, 28 Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88, 89
Parking assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13, 74 Speed Limit Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 74, 78
Parking space detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Sport steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pedestrian protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Sports suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Pivoting draft stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13 Steering column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Steering gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
PRE-SAFE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Suspension with adjustable damping . . . . . . . . .9
PRE-SAFE® brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 74, 77
T
R Tire pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 74
Reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Torque Vectoring Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 58, 63
Rear axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 U
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 34, 84
S
SAP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86, 87, 88, 89 V
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Vehicle concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Sidebag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
X
Xenon bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71


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Mercedes-Benz Service

Introduction of the New SLK-Class

Model series 172 roadster

Daimler AG · Technical Information and Workshop Equipment (GSP/OI) · D-70546 Stuttgart

Questions and Suggestions

Image no. of title image: P00.01-4144-00

Order no. of this publication: 6516 1382 02 - HLI 000 000 01 34

Models and major assemblies 8

Engine M 271 EVO 40

Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172 b 3

7G-Tronic Plus transmission 53

Wheels and tires 64

DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS

Driving assistance systems

Speed Limit Assist and attention assistance system 78

4 b Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172

Audio and communications

Force progression during an accident 95

Body repair systems 100

Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172 b 5

6 b Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172

Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172 b 7

BR 172 Model Engine 6-speed Automatic Market

SLK 200 172.448 271.861 711.655 722.997 03/11

SLK 250 172.447 271.861 711.6541 722.997 03/11

SLK 350 172.457 276.956 — 722.906 03/11

SLK 250 CDI 172.403 651.980 711.6701 722.908 12/11

8 b Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172

Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172 b 9

SLK 200 SLK 250 SLK 250 CDI SLK 350

Agility package (vehicle dynamics Code 483

Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels

16" light alloy wheel (ECE only) Standard — — —

16" light alloy wheel (ECE only) — — Standard —

16" light alloy wheel Code R19 — Code R19 —

10 b Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172

Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels

17" light alloy wheel Code R81

18" light alloy wheel Code R321

18" light alloy wheel Code 22R

MOE run-flat tires Code R66

Tire pressure loss warner (ECE only) Standard

Tire pressure monitor (TPM) Code 475

Introduction of the New SLK-Class, Model Series 172 b 11

SLK 200 SLK 250 SLK 250 CDI SLK 350

Safety and theft protection

Driver and front passenger airbags Standard

Kneebag (USA only) Standard

Sidebag in seats Standard

Headbag in doors Standard

Anti-theft alarm system (ATA) incl. Code P54

Radio remote control (ECE only) Standard

Radio remote control with panic Standard

Closing system with infrared Code 880

KEYLESS GO Code 889

Pedestrian protection (active engine Standard

Attention assistance system Standard

Crash-active head restraint Standard

PRE-SAFE® (except USA) Code 299