As the top disappears, the engineering is revealed.
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 bars
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, one clue reveals who pioneered every one of these innovations: the Three‑Pointed Star in its grille.
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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 SLK300, or 18" twin
5‑spoke
for the SLK350—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 SLK350 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.
Progressive. Six advanced air bags include dual knee air bags and head/
thorax side‑impact air bags. Both seat belts are equipped with Emergency
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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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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes Benz R171, Mercedes Benz SLK300, Mercedes Benz SLK350, Mercedes Benz SLK55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
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