Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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Top Up Coolant
See Operator’s Manual
The coolant level is too low.
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Add coolant (
Comply with all warnings while doing so.
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If you have to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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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 could be seriously burned.
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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. Do not drive without sufficient
amount of coolant in the cooling system. The
engine will overheat, causing major engine
damage.