Manual Transmission; Gear Lever - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

Manual transmission

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Problem
The coolant
temperature display is
showing more than
248 ‡ (120 †). The
coolant warning lamp
may also be lit and a
warning tone may
sound.
Manual transmission

Gear lever

! 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
(transmission 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 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
X
to 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 next
X
qualified specialist workshop.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
X
mountainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
Gear lever
k
1 bis 6
The engine is switched off, if:
R
R
Further information on the ECO start/stop
function (
page 279). Observe the warning
Y
Reverse gear
Forward gears
Neutral N with ECO start/stop
function activated
the vehicle speed is below a certain
threshold in neutral N and
you do not depress the clutch pedal.
page 139).
Y