Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class Operator's Manual page 284

Practical hints
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Display messages
Coolant
Ì
Stop car, switch
engine off.
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Possible cause/consequence
The poly-V-belt could be broken.
Possible solution
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as possible.
X
Turn off the engine immediately.
X
Check the poly-V-belt.
X
If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Oth-
erwise the engine will overheat due to an inop-
erative water pump which may result in
damage to the engine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the
vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so
could result in serious engine damage that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
X
Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster.
X
Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately.