2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 lamp

72 Instrument cluster
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Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
High beam
ABS malfunction, see page 186
Brake fluid low (except Canada).
Parking brake engaged, see page 183
Brake fluid low (Canada only).
Parking brake engaged, see page 183
BAS malfunction, see page 185
ESP malfunction, see page 185
ESP warning lamp. Adjust driving to road
condition, see page 185
Fasten seat belts, see page 184
Fluid level for windshield and headlamp
washer system low, see page 187
Coolant level low, see page 187
Engine oil level low, see page 188Brake pads worn down, see page 184
Battery not being charged properly,
see page 188
Exterior lamp failure, see page 189
Telescoping steering column not locked,
see page 186
SRS malfunction, see page 184
Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the
“CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when the engine is running,
it indicates a malfunction of the fuel
management system, emission control
system, systems which impact emissions, or
the fuel cap is not closed tight. In all cases,
we recommend that you have the
malfunction checked as soon as possible, see
page 182
ABS

73 Instrument cluster
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Function indicator lamp on the center console
Front passenger airbag automatically
switched off, see page 190Additional function indicator lamps
(in the odometer display)
FSS indicator (distance, Service A),
see page 77
FSS indicator (distance, Service B),
see page 77
FSS indicator (days, Service A),
see page 77
FSS indicator (days, Service B),
see page 77
The symbols appear in the main odometer display field
prior to the next suggested service. Depending on
operating conditions throughout the year, the next
service is calculated and displayed in days or distance
remaining. See page 77 for notes on the flexible service
system (FSS).
AIRBAGOFF

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Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door.
•Pressing button (1) on the instrument cluster.
•Turning the key in steering lock to position 2.Instrument lamps
Rotate adjusting knob (1) to vary intensity of instrument
lamps.
Display illumination
Press adjusting knob (1) to briefly illuminate the display
(with key removed or in steering lock position 0 or 1).
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80 Checking engine oil level
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Perform the oil level check with the dipstick, if it cannot
be completed via the odometer display field. In this case
we recommend that you have the system checked at a
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Notes:
If the symbols : and I are continuously
illuminated after pressing left button on the instrument
cluster twice and there is no change in the odometer
display field or the low engine oil level warning lamp
comes on, a malfunction has occurred to the system.
Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick.
If no oil leaks are noted continue to drive to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center to have the system checked.Engine oil consumption
Engine oil consumption checks should only be made
after the break-in period. During the break-in period,
higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal.
Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in
increased consumption.

81 Exterior lamp switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior lamp switch
DOff
CParking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps,
license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When the engine is running, the low
beam is additionally switched on.
BParking lamps plus low beam or high beam
headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).
ˆStanding lamps, right (turn left one stop)
‚Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops)‡Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking
lamps and / or low beam headlamps on. Green
indicator in lamp switch comes on.
†Rear fog lamp (pull out to second detent) in
addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in
lamp switch comes on.
Standing lamps
When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing
lamps (right or left side parking lamps) can be turned
on, making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles.
The standing lamps cannot be operated with the key in
steering lock position 2.
Notes:
With the key removed and a door open, a warning
sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing
lamps) are not switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and / or
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.
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82 Exterior lamp switch
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Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position D.
Daytime running lamps (Canada only)
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
When the engine is running and the selector lever is in
a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes
parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and
license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay).
Vehicles with manual transmission:
With the engine running, the low beam headlamps
(includes parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps
and license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position B to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.Headlamp cleaning system
The switch is located in the center console.
The headlamp washer can be activated with the key in
steering lock position 2.
Briefly press symbol side of switch.
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83 Combination switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Combination switch
1Low beam (exterior lamp switch position B)
2High beam (exterior lamp switch position B)
3High beam flasher (high beam available
independent of exterior lamp switch position)
4Turn signals, right
5Turn signals, leftTo signal minor directional changes, such as changing
lanes on a highway, move combination switch to the
point of resistance only and hold it there.
To operate the turn signals continuously, move the
combination switch past the point of resistance (up or
down). The switch is automatically canceled when the
steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.
Turn signal failure
If one of the turn signal lamps fails, the turn signal
indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster than
normal rate.
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84 Combination switch
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6Control for windshield wiper / washer system:
Push briefly for single wipe without adding washer
fluid (use only when windshield is wet).
Push past detent and hold to activate wiper and
washer.7Windshield wiper
0Wiper off
I Intermittent wiping
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
Note:
The windshield washer reservoir, hoses and nozzles are
automatically heated.
For windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio
see page 199.
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