Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 59)

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Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
ț An ignition cable may be damaged.
ț The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
ț Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
̈ Give very little gas.
̈ Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
̈ Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and turn off the engine. Allow engine
and coolant to cool.
̈ Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
୴ page 313).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
̈ Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
̈ Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be de-
termined:
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
ț Major assemblies
ț Fuel system
ț Engine mount
̈ Start the engine in the usual manner.
!
If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.
ț For safety reasons, stop the vehicle
in a safe location, turn off the en-
gine and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch before at-
tempting to remove any blockage.
ț Remove blockage.
ț Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If the windshield wipers fail to function
at all with combination switch in
position I,
ț set combination switch to the next
higher wiper speed
ț have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center