2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 page 45

377 Practical hints
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Coolant
Stop, engine off
The coolant is too hot.

Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine.

Only start the engine again after the mes-
sage disappears. You could otherwise dam-
age the engine.
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Coolant
Check level
The coolant level is too low.

Add coolant (
page 313).

If you have to add coolant frequently, have
the cooling system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
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Driving when your engine is badly overheat-
ed can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns and can occur just by opening
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you
see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off
the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not
stand near the vehicle until the engine has
cooled down.
The engine should not be operated with the
coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.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 can be seriously burned.
!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 en-
gine damage.

379 Practical hints
What to do if …
When the message
Add 1 qt.
(Canada:
1 liter
) engine oil when next
refueling (SLK 55 AMG) or
Check oil
level when next refueling (SLK 280,
SLK 350) appears while the engine is run-
ning and at operating temperature, the en-
gine oil level has dropped to approximately
the minimum level.When this occurs, the warning will first
come on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further.
Visually check for oil leaks. If no obvious oil
leaks are noted, drive to the nearest ser-
vice station where the engine oil should be
topped to the required level with an ap-
proved oil specified in the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
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Check oil level
when next refueling
SLK 280 and SLK 350 only:
The engine oil level has dropped to
a critical level.

Check the engine oil level (
page 308) and
add engine oil as required (page 312).

If you must add engine oil frequently, have
the engine checked for possible leaks.
USA only:Add 1 qt. engine oil
when next refuelingCanada only:Add 1 liter engine oil
when next refueling
SLK 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.

Add engine oil (
page 312) and check the
engine oil level (page 308).
!The engine oil level warnings should
not be ignored. Extended driving with
the symbol displayed could result in
serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

380 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
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Engine oil level
Stop, engine off
SLK 55 AMG only:
There is no oil in the engine. There
is a danger of engine damage.

Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon
as possible.

Turn off the engine.

Add engine oil (
page 312) and check the
engine oil level (page 308).
Engine oil level
Visit workshop
SLK 55 AMG only:
The measuring system is malfunc-
tioning.

Have the measuring system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
SLK 55 AMG only:
You have added too much engine
oil. There is a risk of damaging the
engine or the catalytic converter.

Have oil siphoned or drained off.
Observe all legal requirements with respect
to its disposal.
Engine oil
Visit workshop
SLK 55 AMG only:
There may be water in the engine
oil.

Have the engine oil checked.

381 Practical hints
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Fuel reserve
The fuel level has dropped below
the reserve mark.

Refuel at the next gas station (
page 304).
Check gas cap
See Operator’s Manual
The fuel cap may not be closed
properly.

Check the fuel cap (
page 304).
If it is not closed properly:

Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:

Have the fuel system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Lock retractable roof
You are driving with the retractable
hardtop not properly locked.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Observe
the traffic situation around you.

Push the retractable hardtop switch forward
or rearward until the retractable hardtop is
completely closed or open (
page 252).
Retractable roof
Visit workshop
The retractable hardtop is
malfunctioning.

Have the retractable hardtop checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Close hood!
You are driving with the hood open.

Close the hood (
page 307).
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Replace key
The SmartKey is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

383 Practical hints
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Rear foglamp
Back-up lamp on
The rear fog lamp on the driver’s
side is malfunctioning. A backup
bulb has been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam, left
The left high beam lamp (halogen
headlamps)/high beam flasher
lamp (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam, right
The right high beam lamp (halogen
headlamps)/high beam flasher
lamp (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Lamp sensor
Drive to workshop
The light sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automati-
cally.

In the control system, set lamp operation to
manual (
page 143).

Switch on headlamps using the exterior
lamp switch (
page 110).

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Left license plate
lamp malfunction
The left license plate lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Right license plate
lamp malfunction
The right license plate lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
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387 Practical hints
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Seat belt system
Visit workshop
The seat belt system is malfunction-
ing.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
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Function
Not available
This display appears if buttons
ort on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone*.
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Close trunk lid!
This message will appear whenever
the trunk lid is open.

Close the trunk lid.
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Washer fluid
Top up
The fluid level in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below its minimum mark.

Add washer fluid (
page 315).

388 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in a parcel net
behind the driver’s seat.Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack
The vehicle tool kit is stored in a storage
compartment under the trunk floor.
The following is included:

Collapsible chock


Vehicle jack


Protective wrap


Alignment bolt


Towing eye bolt


Wheel wrench


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor


Valve extractor


Electric air pump


TIREFIT kit*Removing the vehicle tool kit
Vehicles with spare wheel
1Spare wheel
2Vehicle tool kit (under collapsible tire,
together with wheel bolts for spare
wheel with collapsible tire)
3Retaining screw

Open the trunk (
page 98).

Lift up trunk floor.

Loosen retaining screw3 by turning it
counter-clockwise.

Remove spare wheel1.

Remove vehicle tool kit2.1Collapsible wheel chock
2Vehicle jack
3Protective wrap
4Alignment bolt
5Towing eye bolt
6Wheel wrench
7Spare fuses, fuse extractor and valve
extractor
8Electric air pump

389 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Vehicles with TIREFIT*
1TIREFIT kit
2Vehicle jack
3Collapsible wheel chock
4Towing eye bolt
5Alignment bolt
6Wheel wrench
7Spare fuses, fuse extractor and valve
extractor
8Electric air pump
Open the trunk (
page 98).

Lift up trunk floor.Vehicle jackThe vehicle jack is located in the storage
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Storage position
Remove vehicle jack from its
compartment.

Turn crank handle in the direction of
arrow as far as it will go.
Warning!
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The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Al-
ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.