Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Operator's Manual page 358

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Display symbol Display message
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Coolant
Stop, engine off
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Coolant
Check level
Warning!
Driving when your engine is badly overheat-
ed can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns and can occur just by opening
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off
the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not
stand near the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
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Possible cause
The coolant is too hot.
The coolant level is too low.
G The engine should not be operated with the
coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. You can be seriously burned.
Possible solution
Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.
Only start the engine again after the mes-
sage disappears. You could otherwise dam-
age the engine.
Add coolant ( page 293).
If you have to add coolant frequently, have
the cooling system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Do not ignore the low engine coolant
level warning. Extended driving with
this message and symbol displayed
may cause serious engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
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Do not drive without sufficient amount
of coolant in the cooling system. The
engine will overheat, causing major en-
gine damage.