Introduction of the New SLK AMG

Model Series 172 AMG

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 Mercedes-Benz Service

Introduction of the New SLK AMG

Model Series 172 AMG

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

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 Contents

Preface 5

Overview

Models and major assemblies 7

Brief description 8

Equipment 10

Overall vehicle

Exterior 15

Technical data 18

Interior 20

Maintenance

Maintenance intervals 23

Powerplant

Highlights 24

Engine data comparison M152 - M113 EVO 26

Crankcase 28

Crank assembly 30

Cylinder head 31

Cylinder shutoff 32

Injection system 35

Controlled Efficiency 36

Oil and water circuits 37

Exhaust system 39

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Transmission

Transmission data 42

Chassis

Steering 44

Axles 45

Suspension 46

Brake system 47

Wheels and tires 48

Lights

Exterior and interior lights 49

Safety

Safety systems 50

Driving assistance systems

Systems at a glance 51

Special tools

Engine 52

Annex

Abbreviations 53

Index 55

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 Preface

Dear Reader,
This Introduction into Service Manual presents the WIS is updated continuously. Therefore, the informa-
new SLK-Class AMG 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 AMG roadster of model
provide information for people employed in service or series 172. As such, the Introduction into Service
maintenance/repair as well as for aftersales staff. It is Manual is not stored 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) 2011 and may therefore differ from the series produc-
and Xentry Diagnostics. tion configuration.

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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:
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 Models and major assemblies

Overview
Model series Model Engine 7-speed automatic Market launch
transmission

SLK 55 AMG 172.475 152.980 722.909 01/12

P00.00-4766-00
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG (model series 172)

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 Brief description
Overview

Vehicle concept
i Note
Forming part of the third generation of the SLK, the Further details on the electrical systems of model
new top-of-the-range AMG model is the perfect series 172 (e.g. function descriptions and the
embodiment of the new AMG brand claim of "Driving locations of electrical components) are available
Performance": in the compact high-performance road- in the Workshop Information System (WIS) under
ster segment there is nothing to compare to its combi- "Basic knowledge/functions" (GF).
nation of tangible driving dynamics, superior sporti-
ness, unique technology and low fuel consumption.

P00.00-4767-00
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG with newly developed AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine

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 Brief description

Overview
Highlights Innovative drive technologies

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is the most powerful • "AMG Cylinder Management" (cylinder shutoff of 4
SLK of all time. Its newly developed AMG 5.5-liter V8 cylinders)
engine M 152 DEH (direction injection homogeneous • Full aluminum crankcase with ventilation bores
mode) featuring cylinder shutoff combines the ulti- and deck plate honed cylinder liners
mate in performance with the lowest possible fuel • AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic
consumption. With its peak output of 310 kW (422 hp) transmission with centrifugal pendulum in the
and a maximum torque of 540 Nm the SLK 55 AMG torque converter for comfortable 4-cylinder
outperforms all of its direct competitors. Its fuel operation
consumption of 8.4 liters per 100 kilometers (NEDC • Valve assembly designed for high rpms (7200 rpm)
combined) and CO2 emissions of 195 grams per kilo- • Continuous camshaft adjustment on the intake
meter are around 30 percent lower than those of its and exhaust sides
predecessor. High levels of driving dynamics are • High compression of 12.6 for optimum fuel
ensured thanks to the AMG sports suspension with economy
Direct-Steer system, Torque Vectoring Brakes and 3- • Gasoline direct injection with piezo injectors and
stage ESP®, as well as the AMG high-performance spray-guided combustion
braking system. • Second-generation "Controlled Efficiency" with
cylinder shutoff, alternator management and
High levels of driving dynamics are provided by the
start/stop system
AMG sports suspension in combination with the AMG-
• Combined water/oil cooling regulated according
specific Direct-Steer system. Long-distance comfort is
to demand
enhanced by roadster innovations such as MAGIC SKY
• Electric exhaust flaps for comfortable sound
CONTROL, AIRSCARF and Airguide and the multi-
characteristics
media system. In the field of telematics, too, the
SLK 55 AMG takes the lead with its standard-equip-
ment Bluetooth® and COMAND Online (NTG 4.5)
including internet access via UMTS.
The SLK 55 AMG sets new standards when it comes to
safety: a whole host of the latest assistance systems
support the driver and have helped to secure the new
AMG Roadster's exceptional position in its segment.
Standard equipment includes new, fiber-reinforced
roll-over bar, two-stage driver and front passenger
airbags, head airbags, thorax airbags, buckle emer-
gency tensioning retractors with degressive belt force
limiting, NECK-PRO crash-active head restraints, auto-
matic child seat recognition, 3-stage ESP® and also
ATTENTION ASSIST drowsiness detection.
i Note
For more information on the technical highlights
listed here, see the Introduction into Service
Manual "Introduction of the New SLK-Class -
Model Series 172 Roadster".
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 Equipment
Overview

SLK 55 AMG

Transmission

AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC Standard

Steering

Direct-Steer Standard

Chassis

Handling Package Code P30

Sports suspension (including lowering) Standard1

Wheels, tires, light alloy wheels

45.7 cm (18") AMG light alloy wheel Standard

Code 790
"5-spoke design"
Front: 235/40 ZR18 ET43
Rear: 255/35 ZR18 ET42

45.7 cm (18") AMG light alloy wheel Code 796

"Multi-spoke design" - Himalaya gray
Front: 235/40 ZR18 ET43
Rear: 255/35 ZR18 ET42

45.7 cm (18") AMG light alloy wheel Code 7602

"Multi-spoke design" - matt black
Front: 235/40 ZR18 ET43
Rear: 255/35 ZR18 ET42

Tire pressure loss warner (ECE only) Standard

Tire pressure monitor (TPM) (USA only) Code 475

1
Only available in combination with Handling Package
2
Standard with Edition 1 special equipment

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 Equipment

Overview
SLK 55 AMG

Safety and theft protection

Driver and front passenger airbags with 2-stage triggering, on-demand Standard

Knee airbag (USA only) Standard

Code 294

Sidebag in seats Standard

Head airbag in doors Standard

Anti-theft alarm system (ATA) including interior monitoring (except USA) Code P541

Radio remote control (ECE only) Standard

Radio remote control with panic switch (USA only) Standard

Closing system with infrared remote control for Vario roof Code 880

Pedestrian protection (active engine hood) (except USA) Standard

ATTENTION ASSIST Standard

Crash-active head restraints Standard

PRE-SAFE® (except USA) Code 299

1
Standard in Japan

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 Equipment
Overview

SLK 55 AMG

Driving assistance systems

Parking assist Code 230

DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE® brake1 Code 233

Speed Limit Assist2 Code 513

Hill Start Assist (HSA) including Hold function Standard

Climate control

Air conditioning Standard

THERMOTRONIC air conditioning Code 581

Roof systems

Electrohydraulic Vario roof Standard

Panoramic Vario roof (tinted) Code 415

Panoramic Vario roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL Code 412

Insertable frame draft stop Code 2853

Transparent pivoting draft stop (AIRGUIDE) Code 283

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

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 Equipment

Overview
SLK 55 AMG

Comfort systems

Multifunction steering wheel Standard

Memory package - Electric seat adjustment for driver and front passenger Standard
including steering column and outside mirror adjustment

Seat heaters Code 8731

Automatic child seat recognition (ACSR) in front passenger seat (except USA) Standard

Weight Sensing System (WSS) (USA only) Standard

Cupholder in center console including flexible bottle holder1 Code 309

Tank with 70 l capacity Standard

Analog clock with IWC design Code 246

AIRSCARF2 Code 403

Light systems

Halogen headlamps with LED daytime running lights in bumper Standard

Intelligent Light System including LED daytime running lamps (except USA) Code 6213
Code 6224
Interior lights package Standard

Ambiance illumination Code 877

Illuminated door sills U25

1
Standard in USA and Japan
2 Standard with fabric/Artico 700A appointments in combination with code 873, optional with leather 800A/500A
3
Left-hand traffic
4
Right-hand traffic

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Overview

SLK 55 AMG

Telephone, audio and communications

Comfort telephony (ECE only) Code 386

Audio 20 Standard ECE/USA

Audio 20 including CD changer Code 510

NavReady (preinstallation for Becker MapPilot) (ECE only) Code 508

Becker MapPilot (ECE only) Code 509

COMAND Online (ECE only) Code 5271

COMAND Online2 including DVD changer Code 512

HD radio (USA only) Standard

SIRIUS satellite radio (USA only) Code 536

Media Interface (UCI) Code 518

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio operation ECE Code 537

harman/kardon® sound system Code 8101

TV tuner (Japan only) Standard

Emergency call system USA (Low Cost Teleaid = LCT) Code 359

Compass in inside rearview mirror (USA only) Code 245

AUX-IN jack including 12V power outlet Standard

USB interface in center console Standard

1
Standard in Japan
2
COMAND APS in USA

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 Exterior

Overall vehicle
Front view

The powerfully shaped front skirt is a demonstration of The AMG sports car image is for this model is charac-
dynamics and elegance, clearly identifying the vehicle terized by optical features: below the central radiator
visually as a member of the Mercedes-Benz sports car grille the AMG-A is emphasized by a horizontal black
family. bar. There is also a characteristic AMG LED daytime
running lamp on the side air intake grille.
The radiator grille surround is frameless and clear-cut.
The character lines of the hood converge above the
grille, their length and width emphasizing the sporty
character of the car. The large air intake is bordered by
the typical wings, producing an image of a stylized
AMG-A. The outer air inlet openings are accentuated
by the extended side surfaces. This optimizes the
cooling air flow and reinforces the appearance of
width at the front end.

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Front view

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 Exterior
Overall vehicle

Side view

Oblong spoilers on the longitudinal member panels Black inserts in the side surfaces decorate the air
continue the form elements of the front and rear skirts outlets. There is also the "V8 AMG" on the fender.
and lend an air of power and agility. Horizontal fins lend the car potency and dynamism.
These form elements give the car the appearance of
hugging the ground. The rear spoiler element intensi-
fies the muscular shape of the fender and the power
of the rear wheel drive.

P00.00-4769-00
Side view

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 Exterior

Overall vehicle
Rear view

The car's rear skirt is dynamically shaped and reminis- The AMG drive technology is represented by the
cent of a racing look. four-pipe exhaust system, emphasizing the vehicle's
sporty ambitions.
The powerful image is accentuated by a striking black
panel with diffusor elements. The rear lamps are
expressively connected to each other by a heavily
pronounced line to emphasize the width of the car.
This impression is enhanced by the AMG spoiler lip on
the rear end.

P00.00-4770-00
Rear view

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 Technical data
Overall vehicle

Comparison of model series 171 AMG with model series 172 AMG

Unit R 171 AMG R 172 AMG Difference

Dimensions

Vehicle length mm 4099 4146 +47

Vehicle width mm 1794 1817 +23

Vehicle width mm 1973 2006 +33

(with outside mirrors folded out)

Vehicle height mm 1277 1300 +23

Wheelbase mm 2430 2430 0

Front overhang mm 841 880 +39

Rear overhang mm 828 836 +8

Front track width mm 1526 1635 +109

Rear track width mm 1549 1651 +102

Coefficient of drag Cd — 0.335 —

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 Technical data

Overall vehicle
Unit SLK 55 AMG

Dimensions and weights

Curb weight as per DIN kg 1535

Permissible gross vehicle weight kg 1910

Maximum payload (DIN) kg 375

Luggage compartment volume with Vario roof open l 225

Luggage compartment volume with Vario roof closed l 335

Turning circle m 10.53

Fuel tank l 70
including reserve l 9

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 Interior
Overall vehicle

Interior design Color scheme

The interior compartment is elegant in a sporty way The black interior variant is enhanced by a contrasting
and deliberately reflects the dynamic impression of decorative thread in the selector lever. In addition to
the exterior. In particular, the AMG sport steering the basic color variants, black and bengal red, the
wheel (flattened at top and bottom and perforated at following variations will soon be available as special
the grips) and the AMG sport seats with AMG logo equipment:
underscore its sporty character. This is further
• Como beige with nappa leather: middle door panel
enhanced by illuminated, brushed steel AMG door sills
and center console armrest in como beige
and the unique AMG analog clock. The inner door
• Como beige with exclusive nappa leather: as well
panels and the center console have also been adapted
as the door panel and center console, leather-clad
to fit the sporty, dynamic style.
instrument panel in como beige (upper part black
leather, lower part como beige plastic)

P68.00-6879-00
Interior design

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 Interior

Overall vehicle
Instrument cluster

The twin-tube instrument cluster features a display for

showing information from the on-board computer
located centrally between the two analog dial-type
gauges.
When the ignition is switched on, the pointers of the
speedometer and tachometer move synchronously all
the way to the end and then return to the zero position
once.
A new feature of the instrument cluster in the SLK
AMG is the display for the cylinder shutoff (CSO) func-
tion.

P54.32-9770-00
Instrument cluster ECE version

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 Interior
Overall vehicle

Seats

The new SLK AMG is fitted with seats which meet the The designo leather seats are available in the following
highly demanding, yet varied, requirements of color variants:
customers in the area of seating comfort, ergonomics,
• Classic red X17/83
safety and sportiness. These are AMG sport seats in
• Curcuma X42/52
fabric/ARTICO with the AMG logo.
• Sand X10/77
• Red pepper X41/51
• Porcelain X27/87
• Deep white X46/72
• Jet black X39
• Platinum white X30/60
• Marron X06/96
• Light brown X35/63
• Pastel yellow X12/78
• Titanium pearl X65 (edition1)

P91.00-2301-00
Seats

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 Maintenance intervals

Maintenance
New technical features

The engine oil change means that the SLK with the
new AMG engine M 152 will have a basic maintenance
interval of 20,000 km/12 months compared with the
other SLK vehicles, which come in for a service at
25,000 km.
The automatic transmission oil change is performed at
125,000 km/5 years.

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 Highlights
Powerplant

In the SLK-Class Mercedes-AMG will introduce the The prominent features of the AMG V8 M 152 at a
new 8-cylinder V engine M 152 DEH, replacing the glance:
highly successful engine model M 113 EVO in this
• "AMG Cylinder Management" (cylinder shutoff of
class.
4 cylinders)
This M 152 is uncompromisingly based on modulariza- • Full aluminum crankcase with ventilation bores
tion and technological development, and combines and deck plate honed cylinder liners
performance with efficiency. • AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic
transmission with centrifugal pendulum in the
Technically it is based on the M 157 biturbo engine
torque converter for comfortable 4-cylinder
launched in autumn 2010, and is a naturally aspirated
operation
engine with gasoline direct injection. In addition to the
• Valve assembly designed for high rpms
efficiency measures already familiar from the M 157,
(7,200 rpm)
this engine also features "AMG Cylinder Manage-
• Continuous camshaft adjustment on the intake
ment". The load-dependent shutoff of 4 cylinders
and exhaust sides
significantly reduces the fuel consumption of the
• High compression of 12.6 for optimum fuel
engine, particularly in partial load operation.
economy
Like all AMG engines the M 152 too is assembled at • Gasoline direct injection with piezo injectors and
the AMG engine factory by hand. A highly qualified spray-guided combustion
technician manufactures the engine according to the • Second-generation "Controlled Efficiency" with
philosophy of "one man, one engine" and in compli- cylinder shutoff, alternator management and
ance with the strictest quality standards. The charac- start/stop system
teristic AMG engine placard bears his signature as • Combined water/oil cooling regulated according
evidence that he has exercised the utmost care. to demand
• Electric exhaust flaps for comfortable sound
characteristics

i Note
Systems and components introduced with engine
M 152 for the first time are described on the
following pages.

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Powerplant
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AMG V8 engine M 152

1 Spray-guided gasoline direct injection with piezo 4 Full aluminum crankcase with ventilation bores and
injectors friction-optimized, deck plate honed cylinder liners
2 High-performance motor electronics with cylinder 5 Weight-optimized intake manifold
shutoff, stop/start function and alternator
management
3 Continuous camshaft adjustment on the intake and
exhaust sides

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 Engine data comparison M152 - M113 EVO
Powerplant

Unit M 113 EVO M 152

Cylinder configuration/angle V8/90°

Rated output kW 270 310

at engine speed rpm 5750 6800

Max. torque Nm 510 540

at engine speed rpm 4000 4500

Max. governed speed, soft rpm 6500 7000

Max. governed speed, hard rpm 6700 7200

Displacement cm3 5461

Bore mm 97.0 98.0

Stroke mm 92.0 90.5

Cylinder spacing mm 106.0

Number of valves/cylinder 3 4

Compression ratio ε 11.0 12.6

Connecting rod length mm 146.5

Oil change quantity (with filter) l 8.5 9.5

Emissions regulation ECE/USA EU 4/LEV II EU 5/LEV II/ULEV

Cert. fuel type Super Plus RON 98

Engine weight DIN 70020 GZ kg — 208

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 Engine data comparison M152 - M113 EVO

Powerplant

P01.00-3331-00
Torque and power curves, M 152 and M 113 EVO

M Torque M 152 M Torque M 113 EVO

P Power M 152 P Power M 113 EVO
n Rpm n Rpm

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 Crankcase
Powerplant

The crankcase of the new M 152 is a full aluminum Above the bearing blocks are longitudinal bores (venti-
die-cast component. The low engine weight of only lation bores) which connect the adjacent crank cham-
208 kilograms (dry) is the result of committed light- bers and provide effective pressure compensation
weight design and results in a well-balanced load between them. This reduces the friction losses of
distribution in the vehicle. conventional pressure compensation via the oil pan.
The low friction of the eight pistons is assured by the The bearing cap for the crankshaft main bearings is
cast-in Silitec cylinder liners and in particular the fact made of cast iron and is bolted to the crankcase from
that they are deck plate honed (a technique adopted below and also from the side to guarantee high
from motor racing). The surface treatment of the rigidity.
cylinder liners involves mounting a deck stress plate
on the cylinder head in order to simulate the assem-
bled state and the associated static deformation of
the crankcase. This ensures that the cylinder adopts
the optimum shape in the assembled state.

P01.40-2285-00

Full aluminum crankcase with ventilation bores and deck plate honed cylinder liners
1 Crankcase
2 Piston
3 Crankshaft

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Powerplant
Ventilation

The ventilation and venting system of engine M 152 In wide open throttle operation venting takes place via
consists of two oil separators, an oil mist separator two air paths. There is the classic venting method via
with integral matting on the left cylinder head cover at the centrifuge and initiated upstream of the throttle
the front and a centrifuge at the rear of the right valve, and then there is additional venting via the oil
cylinder head. The oil mist separator is a development mist separator with subsequent check valve, likewise
of the separator of engine M 157. The centrifuge is initiated upstream of the throttle valve.
unchanged.
In partial load operation the engine is vented via the oil
mist separator with an integrated restrictor in the
direction of the intake manifold, and air is admitted via
the wide open throttle line.

P01.20-2288-00

Crankcase ventilation
A WOT venting 5 Right cylinder head
B PL venting 6 Intake manifold
C Air admission 7 Centrifuge
8 Throttle valve
1 Oil mist separator with restrictor
2 Restrictor
3 Check valve
4 Left cylinder head

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 Crank assembly
Powerplant

The forged crankshaft of high-grade steel alloy rotates The eight lightweight pistons are made of a newly
in five main bearings, has eight counterweights and developed casting material with the same material
has been optimized with respect to torsional rigidity, characteristics as a forging and, in the interests of low
inertia, low rotating masses and a long operating life. mechanical friction and high wear resistance, have a
A two-mass viscous damper mounted at the front reli- metallic contact surface and the DLC (diamond-like
ably eliminates vibrations. Each connecting rod carbon) coated piston rings familiar from motor sport.
journal on the crankshaft carries two forged, cracked Pressure-controlled oil spray nozzles in the crankcase
connecting rods. ensure that the highly stressed piston crowns are effi-
ciently cooled.

P03.00-2043-00
Crank assembly

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 Cylinder head

Powerplant
Perfect charging of the combustion chambers is Due to the extreme thermal parameters of the
ensured by large intake and exhaust valves, of which combustion chamber, the heat transfer at the roof of
there are four per cylinder. The exhaust valves, which the chamber has been optimized. The flow was opti-
are subject to high thermal loads, are hollow and mized by designing the water jacket in two parts and
sodium-filled. a cooling slot has been added between the cylinders
in the cylinder head.
Four overhead camshafts operate the 32 valves via
low-maintenance, low-friction cam followers with The cylinder head in the M 152 has the additional
hydraulic valve clearance compensation. The light- function of housing the cylinder shutoff system. This
weight camshafts consist of an internal high-pressure requires complex oil supply bores in the cylinder head
formed steel tube with composite cams. to ensure actuation of the cylinder shutoff function, as
well as housing the hydraulic actuator elements them-
selves.

P05.00-2092-00
Arrangement of valves

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 Cylinder shutoff
Powerplant

"AMG Cylinder Management" cylinder shutoff

The cylinder shutoff function is available across a The shutoff of cylinders 2, 3, 5 and 8 is implemented
broad engine speed range from 800 to 3600 rpm. If by adjusting fuel injection and fuel ignition and by
the driver has selected the Controlled Efficiency trans- preventing the inlet and outlet of air by closing the
mission mode ("C") and requires only a low load, four intake and exhaust valves (see the illustration on
of the eight cylinders are shut off. As soon as the page 34). To keep the valves closed, they are decou-
driver demands more power and leaves the partial- pled from the cam stroke by means of actuators; swit-
load range, cylinders 2, 3, 5 and 8 are reactivated. The chable hydraulic pivot elements in the cylinder heads
transition from 4-cylinder to 8-cylinder mode occurs drop below the camshaft within a few milliseconds
spontaneously, quickly and with neutral torque effect, and disconnect the valves from the camshaft.
so that ride comfort is not compromised. At an engine
speed of 3600 rpm the activation process takes no
more than 30 milliseconds.

A Right cylinder head

B Left cylinder head
C Switchable cylinders
D Firing order
E Direction of travel

P05.00-2093-00
Firing order, M 152

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 Cylinder shutoff

Powerplant
This system means that the masses of the valve A comfortable ride in 4-cylinder mode, even at low
assembly could be kept to a minimum, thus providing rpms, is provided by a centrifugal pendulum inte-
a more rigid and consistent valve train at high engine grated in the torque converter of the AMG SPEED-
speeds in spite of the large gas cycle valves, and SHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission. It is
allowing the driver to operate the vehicle in a sporty designed to counteract and significantly reduce the
style up to a maximum of 7200 rpm. main engine order vibrations. This is accomplished by
deflecting the pendulums in the opposite direction to
The advantage of the cylinder shutoff system is the
the vibration curve of the engine. The centrifugal
increase in efficiency in partial load operation by
pendulum acts as an rpm-adaptive damper which
shifting the operating point of the active cylinders
operates across the entire engine speed range.
towards higher loads. An additional improvement in
efficiency is achieved thanks to the reduction of gas
cycle losses by closing the valves of the deactivated
cylinders.

P01.00-3332-00

Overview of cylinder
1 Intake camshaft 4 Exhaust camshaft
2 Intake port 5 Exhaust port
3 Switchable compensating elements

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Powerplant

P05.30-2174-00
Pivot elements in 8 and 4-cylinder mode

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 Injection system

Powerplant
Injection system and fuel supply

This is the first AMG naturally aspirated engine to An electric low-pressure pump delivers the fuel at a
feature spray-guided gasoline direct injection. Due to pressure of 6 bar from the tank to two high-pressure
its high thermodynamic efficiency, this injection pumps. The symmetrical arrangement of the two high-
system brings crucial benefits in terms of fuel pressure pumps relative to the cylinder banks has the
consumption and exhaust emissions. Piezo injectors advantage of optimizing the lengths of the high-pres-
operating especially quickly and accurately spray the sure lines to the injectors to a minimum and of signif-
fuel into the combustion chambers creating a homo- icantly reducing pulsations and vibrations compared
geneous mixture cloud and ensuring particularly effec- with a one-sided configuration. The fuel pressure in
tive combustion. the high-pressure rails is fully variable and is regulated
between 100 and 200 bar according to requirements.

P07.00-2156-00

Injection system
1 Right rail Y76/3 Cylinder 3 fuel injector
2 Left rail Y76/4 Cylinder 4 fuel injector
3 Right high-pressure pump Y76/5 Cylinder 5 fuel injector
4 Left high-pressure pump Y76/6 Cylinder 6 fuel injector
5 Pressure gauge connection with service valve Y76/7 Cylinder 7 fuel injector
Y76/8 Cylinder 8 fuel injector
B4/25 Fuel pressure and temperature sensor Y94/1 Left quantity control valve
Y76/1 Cylinder 1 fuel injector Y94/2 Right quantity control valve
Y76/2 Cylinder 2 fuel injector

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 Controlled Efficiency
Powerplant

When adapting the motor electronics with the new Whenever the engine is overrunning or while braking,
MED 17.7.3 engine control unit to engine M 152, the kinetic energy is used to charge the battery rather
AMG engineers paid particular attention to the than being converted into heat in the usual way. In all
"Controlled Efficiency" ("C") transmission mode. The other operating ranges the combination of on-board
focus was on achieving the lowest possible engine electrical system management and alternator
speeds and the fewest possible shift operations in all management enables the alternator to be kept at a
driving situations. low voltage.
When moving off in "C", the transmission consistently When the vehicle comes to a stop, the engine switches
selects second gear and, given an appropriate driving itself off automatically. When the brake pedal is
style, shifts up to the next gears noticeably early - in released again or the accelerator is depressed, the
this way the vehicle is always operated in the highest engine restarts with no noticeable delay, and the car
possible gear, which reduces the overall rpm level. is able to move off quickly. The Smart Start function
This benefits both consumption and noise develop- guarantees a comfortable and immediate starting
ment. procedure. The crankshaft sensor which recognizes
the direction of rotation registers the resting position
Thanks to its favorable torque curve with plenty of
of all the pistons. For an automatic engine start, the
power even at low engine speeds, the M 152 is virtu-
cylinder with the most favorable piston position
ally predestined for this kind of motion.
receives an injection of fuel into its combustion
Smooth gear changes and a "soft" accelerator pedal chamber.
characteristic ensure that the vehicle pulls away
A framed "ECO" symbol in the AMG main menu shows
gently. The control system of the lockup clutch, which
the driver that the "Controlled Efficiency" start/stop
is active from first gear, has been optimized for
function and "AMG Cylinder Management" are active.
4-cylinder operation. The stimuli initiated in the driv-
etrain by 8-cylinder and 4-cylinder operation differ in
terms of order and are completely eliminated by
means of intelligent actuation of the torque converter
lockup clutch, enabling the torque converter to be
bridged even in 4-cylinder mode. The useful "AMG
Cylinder Management" range can thus be extended,
reducing fuel consumption even more.
The alternator management system and the
start/stop function make a further contribution to fuel
economy

P54.32-9785-00
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 Oil and water circuits

Powerplant
An efficient oil supply in all load states and operating One highlight is the combined water/oil cooling
conditions is guaranteed by the oil pump with electri- system, where the engine oil initially flows through the
cally controlled pressure stage. The oil pressure can oil-water heat exchanger only. If the cooling output of
be varied between 2 and 4 bar, which brings benefits the compact radiator is insufficient, the coolant flows
in terms of friction power and fuel economy. Both the through the external engine oil/air cooler via an oil
oil pan and the extraction point have been optimized thermostat.
with regard to maximum lateral acceleration and reli-
The advantage of this system is that the engine oil
able lubrication.
heats up faster because the coolant warms up more
An auxiliary oil pump on the cylinder head boosts the quickly in the warm-up phase and the oil is then cooled
oil pressure in order to guarantee sufficient oil pres- in the coolant. A switchable water thermostat ensures
sure to switch the "AMG Cylinder Management" actu- rapid heating of the coolant on engine start and in the
ators even at high oil temperatures and low engine subsequent warm-up process.
speeds, and therefore to enable 4-cylinder mode to be
The engine is water-cooled by the particularly efficient
utilized across a broad rpm range. This ensures that
cross-flow principle. The coolant flows through both
there is always enough pressure in the supply gallery
the crankcase and the cylinder heads in the trans-
of the actuators to enable instant switching. When
verse direction. Additional cooling slits in the cylinder
high load is required, this means immediate response
head guarantee enhanced cooling of the combustion
even from 4-cylinder mode – as always in AMG vehi-
chamber, with benefits for combustion. Earlier firing
cles.
points can be selected without running the risk of
engine knock.

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 Oil and water circuits
Powerplant

P18.00-2316-00

Oil circuit diagram, M 152

A Right cylinder head 6 Camshaft adjuster
B Left cylinder head 7 Oil filter
C Crankcase 8 CSO valve with check valve (RSV)
D Timing case 9 Oil-air heat exchanger (ÖLWT)
E Oil pan 10 Oil-water heat exchanger (ÖWWT)
11 Main oil duct
1 Oil pump 12 Hydraulic valve compensating element (HVA)
2 Chain tensioner 13 CSO element
3 Intermediate gear 14 Plain bearing
4 Vacuum pump 15 Piston sprayers
5 Oil cooler

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 Exhaust system

Powerplant
Exhaust treatment

Low exhaust emissions, compliance with all country- The two ceramic substrates differ in order to ensure
specific limits and the typical engine sound character- rapid and efficient emissions control. The front one is
istic of AMG – the demands on the exhaust system of coated with palladium, while the rear one has a
the M 152 are diverse and complex. The M 152 DEH bimetal coating of palladium and rhodium.
in model 172 complies with the current EURO 5 emis-
One oxygen sensor per row of cylinders is located in
sions standards as well as meeting all the require-
front of each catalytic converter housing, and there is
ments of the US market (ULEV, On-Board Diagnosis II
a diagnostic oxygen sensor between each of the two
and oxygen sensor diagnosis).
thin-walled substrates. The oxygen sensors are neces-
The air gap-insulated exhaust manifolds guarantee the sary for ensuring that lambda control is appropriate to
rapid response of the catalytic converters. The requirements. This allows the composition of the
concept is efficient and space-saving with one tandem intake mixture to be regulated exactly in all operating
catalytic converter box on each side. Adjacent to the states so that the catalytic converters are not
firewall, two thin-walled ceramic substrates are damaged.
grouped into each housing. This solution makes the
This also has benefits in terms of fuel consumption in
previous, additional underbody catalytic converters
wide open throttle mode because the mixture can be
unnecessary.
less rich than in engines without this control method.

P49.10-2793-00

Exhaust system
1 Firewall catalytic converter G3/3 Left oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic
2 Front muffler converter
3 Center muffler G3/4 Right oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic conv.
4 Rear muffler G3/5 Left oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic
5 Exhaust flap converter
G3/6 Right oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic
converter

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 Exhaust system
Powerplant

Exhaust system

The complete twin-pipe AMG sports exhaust system The exhaust flap plays an important role in the sound
has a pipe diameter of 65 millimeters all the way from design. At low engine loads the exhaust flap is usually
the manifolds to the center muffler, and 60 millime- closed, and begins to open only in the moderate load
ters in the rear exhaust system between the center range and above (15%, 30%, 50%) until it is fully open
muffler and the rear muffler. Each rear muffler ends in at wide open throttle. Acoustically, therefore, the
two tailpipes, and each inner tailpipe is fitted with an exhaust system combines the features of 4-cylinder
exhaust flap. The main focus of the sound design was and 8-cylinder engines, which differ essentially in the
on achieving a perfect synthesis of perceptible dyna- cross sections of the pipes and the internal structures
mism and the long-distance comfort that is a hallmark of the mufflers. The striking twin tailpipes of the AMG
of Mercedes. The goals in development were: sports exhaust system emit a sonorous 8-cylinder
emotional under acceleration and when double- sound typical of AMG.
clutching, subdued at constant speeds. Sophisticated
trials have effectively suppressed irritating frequen-
cies.

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Powerplant
When the exhaust flap is open, the exhaust gas flows
via the short, less soundproofed path through the
inner tailpipes into the atmosphere. The exhaust flap
is open from the moderate load range to maximum
throttle.

P49.10-2794-00
Exhaust flap open

When the exhaust flap is closed, the exhaust gas flows

via the long, heavily soundproofed path through the
outer tailpipes into the atmosphere. The exhaust flap
is closed at low to high loads and engine speeds up to
2000 rpm.

P49.10-2795-00
Exhaust flap closed

Controlled via a characteristics map, the exhaust flap

assumes intermediate positions according to the
requested torque and engine speed. This means that
only an appropriate proportion of the maximum
soundproofing effect is utilized, resulting in a smooth
evolution of the sound level under acceleration. These
intermediate positions are adopted at low to moderate
loads.

P49.10-2796-00
Exhaust flap intermediate position

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 Transmission data
Transmission

AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission

The 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission already Optimized vehicle cooling, the improved oil formula
familiar from production vehicles is also used in the and the reduction in friction throughout the entire
SLK 55 AMG. The essential new features of this transmission mean that the oil change interval has
7G-Tronic Plus consist in advances in the torque been extended from 50,000 km for the first change to
converter and the main transmission to exploit poten- every 125,000 km/5 years.
tials of energy efficiency and fuel economy.
Furthermore, the new seven-speed automatic trans-
The new generation torque converter provides mission now also features start/stop capability. This
improved dynamic response coupled with reduced slip is made possible by the introduction of the motor-
in the torque converter lockup clutch. driven auxiliary transmission oil pump for the pressure
supply when the fixed displacement pump is off. When
This torque converter differs from the converter in
the engine shuts off in ECO start/stop mode, the oil
production vehicles in the design of the double turbine
supply through the primary pump is interrupted. The
torsional damper with centrifugal pendulum. As well
auxiliary pump takes over the oil supply to the control
as designing the dampers to handle the maximum
elements and actuators of the automatic transmis-
engine torque, the centrifugal pendulum has been
sion. When the engine is restarted, the oil pressure
specially adapted for 4-cylinder operation. The rpm-
built up by the auxiliary pump means that the vehicle
adaptive damper is always active during cylinder
is ready to move off immediately.
shutoff, while in 8-cylinder mode it plays only a minor
role.
The procedures aimed at improving fuel economy in
the main transmission include friction-reducing
measures for bearings and disks, and the introduction
of a new low-viscosity automatic transmission fluid. As
the entire tribological system has been optimized,
including the bearings, sealing rings, gearing and fric-
tion plates, the new transmission oil is not backwards-
compatible. For this reason it has been dyed blue for
Service purposes instead of the previous red. The
notes in Service Information bulletin SI00.40-P-0014A
in WIS must be observed when using the new trans-
mission oil.

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 Transmission data

Transmission
Technical data Unit SLK 55 AMG

Transmission model 722.909

Transmission version Planetary automatic

transmission

Number of gears 7 + 2R

Weight (including converter and transmission fluid) kg 93.7

Overall length mm 628.3

Max. input torque Nm 700

P27.10-2403-00
7-speed automatic transmission

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 Steering
Chassis

Steering

The speed-dependent Direct-Steer system with direct The implementation of an AMG-specific characteristic
steering ratio reduces the steering demand for large in the ECO power steering pump guarantees accurate
steering angles. This also reduces the steering steering ability and improved vehicle agility. This
requirement when parking to 2.2 steering wheel turns. results in an enhanced response in handling and at
The AMG-specific valve characteristic provides a high speeds.
noticeable improvement in steering comfort.

P46.40-2091-00
Steering

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 Axles

Chassis
Front/rear axle

Due to the implementation of a stiffer strut rod

bearing on the front axle, the elastokinematics in this
area of the vehicle have changed. The modified
hub/rotor assembly on the rear axle of the SLK AMG
increases the camber to -2°. This makes the vehicle
hug the ground both visually and in terms of handling
characteristics. The kinematic modifications provide
more grip and higher performance.

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 Suspension
Chassis

Suspension systems Performance suspension

Beside the standard suspension, the AMG Perfor- The optional Performance suspension, available in
mance suspension is also available for the new combination with the Handling Package, features
SLK AMG. stiffer dampers and harder springs compared to the
standard suspension. These enhance roll stability,
A conventional steel suspension is installed as stan-
resulting in smaller roll angles when driving dynami-
dard equipment. This consists of a wheel-carrying
cally.
front suspension strut, a tubular torsion bar and
double-tube shock absorber on the front axle, a solid The sports suspension is an option that can be
torsion bar and single-tube shock absorber on the rear combined with all the wheel sizes approved for the
axle and rear axle springs. engine variant.

Torsion bar cross-sections Unit Cross-section of Cross-section of

standard suspension Performance suspension

Front axle mm 23.5 x 4 23.5 x 4

Rear axle mm 22 solid 22 solid

P32.00-2066-00
Chassis

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 Brake system

Chassis
Technical data Unit SLK 55 AMG

Front brake system

Type of brake 4-piston fixed caliper 4-piston fixed caliper

brake system brake system

Brake disk design One-piece, Composite brake disk,

internally ventilated internally ventilated

Brake disk diameter mm 360

Brake disk thickness mm 36

Pad area cm2 2 x 95

Rear brake system

Type of brake 1-piston floating caliper

Brake disk design One-piece, internally ventilated

Brake disk diameter mm 330

Brake disk thickness mm 22

Pad area cm2 2 x 39

i Note
Due to the brake caliper which is installed, no
additional brake pads are installed for the electric
parking brake.

P42.00-2169-00
Brakes

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 Wheels and tires
Chassis

Front light alloy Front tire Rear light alloy Rear tire
wheel wheel

Light alloy wheels

Code 790 8J x 18H2 ET43 235/40 ZR 18 9J x 18H2 ET42 255/35 ZR 18

Code 796 8J x 18H2 ET43 235/40 ZR 18 9J x 18H2 ET42 255/35 ZR 18

Code 760 8J x 18H2 ET43 235/40 ZR 18 9J x 18H2 ET42 255/35 ZR 18

P40.10-6131-00 P40.10-6132-00
Code 790 Code 796

P40.10-6133-00
Code 760

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 Exterior and interior lights

Lights
Exterior lights Interior lights

The SLK AMG is impressive because of its powerful The interior lights package is ideally supplemented by
design idiom. Its dynamic appearance is enhanced by the ambiance illumination. This equipment package
darkened headlamps and rear lamps, and by the sepa- utilizes direct ambiance illumination in the door panels
rately installed LED daytime running lamps in the front and center console and indirect ambiance illumination
skirt. in the door handle to create an evocative atmosphere
in the passenger compartment.

P82.10-6840-00
Daytime running lamps

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 Safety systems
Safety

Safe driving Restraint systems

Driving safety in the SLK AMG is further improved by The SLK AMG features three-point seat belts with
the implementation of a three-stage ESP system. The degressive belt force limiting. Vehicles for the US
previous ESP Sport Mode has been renamed Sport market are equipped with an additional emergency
Handling Mode. In this mode the Sport lamp in the tensioning retractor in addition to the lock tightening
instrument cluster is permanently lit. The ESP OFF function.
warning lamp is not actuated in Sport Handling Mode.

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 Systems at a glance

Driving assistance systems

Modern assistance systems effectively contribute
towards accident avoidance. This was the result of i Note
analyses carried out by Mercedes-Benz based on For more information on the driver assistance sys-
representative data from accident research and the tems listed here, see the Introduction into Service
evaluation of real-life accidents. The Hill Start Assist Manuals "Introduction of the New SLK-Class,
(HSA) system, ATTENTION ASSIST and the Hold Model Series 172 Roadster"
function are installed in the SLK AMG as standard.
The following assistance systems are available as Order No.: 6516 1382 02
special equipment in the SLK AMG: and "Introduction of the New CLS-Class - Introduc-
• DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS and PRE- tion into Service Manual for Model Series 218"
SAFE® brake: Assists the driver in maintaining his Order No.: 6516 1381 02
speed and distance to the vehicle in front and can
provide specific braking assistance according to
the situation in the case of emergency braking. The
autonomous emergency braking function is not
valid for the US market.
• Speed Limit Assist: Can detect the signed
maximum permissible speed and display it in the
instrument cluster display and on the COMAND
screen. i Note
• Parking assist with parking space detection: All the driving assistance systems are merely aids
Can sense the distance from the vehicle to an for the driver in controlling the vehicle in certain
obstacle and assists the driver when parking. 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.

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 Engine
Special tools

Hold-down device

Use For holding down the camshaft

P58.20-2386-00

MB number W152 589 00 40 00

FG 05

Set B

Category Mercedes-Benz Car Special Operation

Note

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 Abbreviations

Annex
AKSE ET
Automatic child seat recognition (ACSR) Wheel offset

AUX HSA
Auxiliary Hill Start Assist

BAS HVA
Brake Assist System Hydraulic valve compensating element

CMS LCT
Collision Mitigation System Low Cost Teleaid

COMAND LED
Cockpit Management and Data System Light-emitting diode

Cd NEFZ
Coefficient of drag New European Driving Cycle (NEDC)

DAB NW
Digital radio Camshaft

DEH ÖLWT
Direct injection homogeneous mode Oil-air heat exchanger

DIN ÖWWT
Deutsches Institut für Normung (German Standards Oil-water heat exchanger
Institute)
RDK
DLC Tire pressure monitor (TPM)
Diamond-like carbon
RSV
ECO Check valve
Economy
PL venting
EDW Partial load venting
Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)
UCI
ESP Universal Consumer Interface
Electronic Stability Program
ULEV II
EU5 Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (US exhaust emission
Euro 5 standard (exhaust emission regulation) regulation)

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 Abbreviations
Annex

UMTS WIS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System Workshop Information System

USB WSS
Universal serial bus Weight Sensing System

WOT venting ZAS

Wide open throttle venting Cylinder shutoff (CSO)

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 Index

Annex
Numerics F
7G-Tronic Plus transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A H
Ambiance illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 49 Head airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11
AMG Cylinder Management . . . . 9, 24, 32, 36, 37 Hill Start Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 51
Analog clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 20
ATTENTION ASSIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 11 I
AUX-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 50, 51
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
B Intelligent Light System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
BAS PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 51 Interior design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Becker MapPilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
C
Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14, 20, 49 K
Coefficient of drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Knee airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Color scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Comfort telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 L
Controlled Efficiency . . . . . . . . . . .9, 24, 32, 36 Light alloy wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 48
Crankcase . . . . . . . . . . 9, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 37 Light systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cylinder shutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 24, 31
M
D Market launch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Daytime running lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Media Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
P
Dimensions and weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Panoramic Vario roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Direct-Steer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10, 44
Panoramic Vario roof with
DISTRONIC PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 51
MAGIC SKY CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Parking assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 51
E
Parking space detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
ECO power steering pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Pedestrian protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electric parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pivoting draft stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Exhaust flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 24, 40
Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PRE-SAFE® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Annex

R Sports suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10, 46

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Start/stop function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 42

S T
Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Tire pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Torque Vectoring Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Side view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 U
Sidebag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
V
Speed Limit Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 51
Vehicle concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Sport steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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