Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 177)

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Operation
Engine compartment
̈ Add coolant as required.
̈ Turn the cap back, past the first detent
position, as far as it will go.
More information on coolant can be found
in the “Technical data” section
(
୴ page 273).
SLK 320, SLK 32 AMG
1 Coolant expansion tank
2 Marker in the filler neck
̈ Using a rag, turn the cap slowly approx-
imately one half turn to the left to re-
lease any excess pressure.
̈ Continue turning the cap to the left and
remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level
ț for cold coolant: the level must
reach marker 2 in the filler neck of
the expansion tank.
ț for warm coolant: is approx. 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) higher
̈ Add coolant as required.
̈ Replace and tighten cap.
More information on coolant can be found
in the “Technical data” section
(
୴ page 273).
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The drain plugs for the cooling system
are located on the right side of the en-
gine block and at the bottom of the ra-
diator.
i
The drain plugs for the cooling system
are located on the right side of the en-
gine block and at the bottom of the ra-
diator.