Tyres And Wheels - Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owner's Manual

Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
X
washer fluid all year round.
G Risk of fire
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windscreen washer
concentrate is being handled.
Use
a windscreen washer fluid additive
R
such as MB Summerwash to prevent
smearing (for temperatures above freez-
ing).
a windscreen washer fluid additive with
R
antifreeze properties such as MB Winter-
wash (if there is a risk of frost).
Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
X
tainer beforehand. Adapt the mixing ratio
to the outside temperatures.
!
Only use windscreen washer fluid which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able windscreen washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps.
* optional
To open: pull cap 1 upwards by the tab.
X
To close: press cap 1 onto the filler neck
X
until it clicks into place.

Tyres and wheels

Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
!
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
®
as ABS or ESP , and are marked as follows:
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R
MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
R
(with run-flat characteristics)*
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres*
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres and wheels,
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any respon-
sibility for damage that may result from
this. Further information about tyres,
wheels and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption
Operation
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