Manual Transmission; Engaging Reverse Gear - Mercedes-Benz 2015 SLK Operator's Manual

Manual transmission

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Problem
The coolant tempera-
ture gauge shows a
value above 248 ‡
(120 †). The coolant
warning lamp may also
be on and a warning
tone may sound.
Manual transmission
Gear lever
! Only engage gear when the clutch pedal is
depressed.
! When shifting between 5th and 6th gear,
you should always push the gear lever all
the way to the right. You could otherwise
shift unintentionally into 3rd or 4th gear
and damage the transmission.
If you shift down at too high a speed (trans-
mission braking), this can cause the engine
to overrev, leading to engine damage.
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by
using the clutch pedal. There is otherwise a
risk of damaging the clutch.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
X
cool down.
Check the coolant level (
X
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled
sufficiently.
At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
X
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
X
mountainous terrain and start/stop traffic.
page 281). Observe the warning
Y
Gear lever
Reverse gear
k
Forward gears
1 - 6

Engaging reverse gear

! Only shift into reverse gear R when the
vehicle is stationary. Otherwise, you could
damage the transmission.
Stop the vehicle.
X
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
X
Shift to neutral N.
X
Move the gear lever firmly to the left
X
beyond the point of resistance and then
forwards.