Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
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The coolant is checked at every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Windscreen washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If windscreen washer concentrate comes into
contact with hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-
trate does not come into contact with the filler
neck.
!
Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
!
Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
!
Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(
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page 342).
At temperatures above freezing:
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Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
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Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts
water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper-
ature.
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Down to Ò 10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
2 parts water.
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Down to Ò 20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit to
1 part water.
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Down to Ò 29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit to
1 part water.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
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the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
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tyres
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load
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condition of the suspension
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optional equipment
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optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
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vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(
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page 342).
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only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle.
Vehicle data
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Technical
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