Mercedes Slkclass 2011 Owner's Manual
2011 SLK-Class
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Introducing the 2011 SLK-Class.
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Open it up and magic happens.
It transforms you.
What drives us to reach for the sun and the stars when we engineer a sports car? The fundamental
belief that the magnetism of the sky above is as elemental to driving as the gravitational pull of the
road below. The magic of the SLK‑ Class is not just that it converts from a muscular hardtop coupe to
a windswept open roadster in just 22 seconds. Its race‑bred performance and style transform you
as well. A glimpse of its sculpted bodywork ignites your senses. Free‑revving V‑6 power turns fuel
and air into an immediate endorphin rush. Favorite roads unveil new rewards as the tires bite into
every corner. And when the setting sun or turning leaves send other sports cars scurrying home,
an available virtual scarf lets you drive on with the top down. From the first twist of the key to the
last bend in the road, the spellbinding 2011 SLK‑Class is eager to reveal its racing soul. And yours.
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SLK 350 shown on covers with optional Palladium Silver metallic paint, Red leather interior, and optional Heating Package. SLK 300 shown above with Arctic White paint and Beige leather interior.
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SLK 350 shown with optional Iridium Silver metallic paint and Lighting and Premium 1 Packages.
Inspired by the finish line, since racing began.
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Performance pedigree. Only one automaker can claim winning the first car race in history as part of its own lineage. But rather than looking back, Mercedes-Benz
prefers to keep making new history. For the SLK-Class, racing is more than a styling inspi ration. It also served as the official pace car of Formula 1, and is engineered to
bring track-hon ed performance to the open road — with a choice of powerful V-6 engines, athletic hand ling, newl y standard Sport lower body styling, and its signature
retractable hardtop. Whether carving through corners or slicing through the wind, the SLK-Class has the power, poise and precision to honor its motorsports heritage.
Fast forward. A 228-hp V-6 rushes the SLK 300 from 0 to
60 mph in a mere 6.1 seconds. The SLK 350’s 300-hp V-6,
decked in a red-accented engine cover, races you there
in just 5.4 seconds.1 Continuously variable timing of their
24 valves helps both engines generate abundant torque.
Slick shifting. Standard o n the SLK 350 and an SLK 300
option, a driver-adaptive 7-speed automatic transmission
features Touch Shift control. The optional Sport Packages
add steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. A short-throw
6-speed manual gearbox is standard on the SLK 300.
Functional flash. The futuristic, Formula 1–inspired
nose is set off by seductive darkened headlamp inlays,
further accented by chrome grille fins on the SLK 350.
The optional Lighting Package pierces the night with
Bi-Xenon headlamps and corner-illuminating foglamps.
As the top disappears, the engineering is revealed.
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Innovation from the inside out. Press a button and the hardtop of the SLK‑Class stashes away in a matter of seconds. Even more noteworthy is
what doesn’t vanish in the process. The rear window articulates 150˚ as the top folds, preserving two‑thirds of the trunk space and all of the car’s
sporty proportions. Also on display: the enduring Mercedes‑Benz devotion to safety. Dual roll bars2 are formed from micro‑alloy steel and welded
to the SLK body — itself a structure that’s been strategically reinforced with magnesium, aluminum and high‑strength steel, including oval steel tubes
in the windshield pillars. And while you can’t see the SLK’s agile 4‑wheel independent suspension, reassuring Electronic Stability Program (ESP
or emergency‑sensing Brake Assist system,4 one clue reveals who pioneered every one of these innovations: the Three‑Pointed Star in its grille.
Decisive. The 4‑wheel independent multilink suspension maintains precise wheel location in
virtually all handling conditions. Its Direct‑steer system sharpens steering feedback in tight
corners, enhances stability on straightaways and makes parking easier. The optional Sport
Packages include a sport‑tuned suspension with a firmer feel and lowered ride height.
Distinctive. Staggered‑width alloy wheels —17" split 5–spoke on the SLK 300, or 18" twin
5‑spoke for the SLK 350 — are wider at the rear axle, to help maximize acceleration grip
while retaining a crisp steering feel. Two new Sport Packages offer 18" AMG wheels
in either a high‑tech multispoke design or a split 5‑spoke style.
Persuasive. Powerful antilock brakes feature large discs on all four wheels.
Perforated front discs on the SLK 350 offer enhanced fade‑resistance to match
its higher engine output. Brake Assist can sense a panic stop from the speed
at which the driver steps on the brake pedal, and instantly apply full braking
force to help shorten your stop.
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Progressive. Six advanced air bags include dual knee air bags and head/
thorax side‑impact air bags.5 Both seat belts are equipped with Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and adaptive belt‑force limiters. And if an air bag
or ETD deploys, the SLK’s standard Mercedes‑Benz mbrace™ system can
automatically call for help — even if you can’t.
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