Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 138

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Display symbol Display message
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Coolant
Stop, engine off
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
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Possible cause/conse- Possible solution
quence
The poly-V-belt could be
broken.
If it is broken:
If it is in order:
!
The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature above 248°F
(120°C).
Stop the vehicle and immediately turn off the engine.
Check the poly-V-belt ( page 437).
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat
due to an inoperative water pump which may result in dam-
age to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message dis-
played. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Drive immediately to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Observe the coolant temperature display ( page 128).
Doing so may cause serious engine
damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.