2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 Owner's Manual

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions+ Please
get a new
key. The SmartKey is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ~ Bluetooth
Ready The telephone has not yet been connected to the audio
system or COMAND system via Bluetooth
®
.
X Connect the telephone to the audio system or COMAND
system via Bluetooth ®
. ¥ Top Up
Washer
Fluid The washer fluid in the washer fluid reservoir has fallen below
the minimum level.
X
Add washer fluid ( Y page 196). Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions=
(USA only)
;
(Canada
only) Engine
Service There may be a malfunction in
R
the fuel management system
R the ignition system
R the exhaust system
R the fuel system
X Have the engine checkedas soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ; Display
Malfunctio
n
Drive To
Workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to
the control system. The coolant temperature display or the
tachometer may have failed.
X
Have the electronic systems checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. + Top Up
Coolant
See
Operator’s
Manual The coolant level is too low.
X
Add coolant (Y page 196).
X If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G
Warning!
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. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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!
Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the 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. Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions? Coolant
Stop,
turn
engine
off. The coolant is too hot.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Turn off the engine immediately.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Only start the engine again after the message disappears.
You could otherwise damage the engine.
X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction
display.
X If the temperature rises again: Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
During severe operation conditions and stop-and-go city
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248‡
(120†). G
Warning!
Driving when your engine is overheated 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 which can occur just by opening the
engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. 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‡ (120†).
Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty. 248
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions? Coolant
Stop,
turn
engine
off. The poly-V-belt could be broken.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Turn off the engine immediately.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this
message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction
display.
X Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. ? The radiator cooling fan is malfunctioning.
X
Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction
display.
If

the coolant temperature is below 248‡ (120†), you may
continue driving to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by driving
uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic.
X Have the fan replaced as soon as possible. # The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
R
alternator malfunctioning
R broken poly-V-belt
X Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so and check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent
with reduced braking responsiveness. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions4 Check
engine
oil level
at next
refueling. SLK 300 and SLK 350 only:
The engine oil has dropped to a critical level.
X
Check the engine oil level ( Y page 193) and add engine oil
as required ( Y page 195).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks. 4 Add 1 qt.
engine
oil at
next
refueling.
(USA only)
Add 1
liter
engine
oil at
next
refueling.
(Canada
only) SLK 55 AMG only:
The engine oil level is too low.
X
Add engine oil ( Y page
195) and check the engine oil level
(Y page 193).
X If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks. If the message Add 1 qt. (Canada:
1 liter) engine oil at next
refueling

(SLK 55 AMG) or Check engine
oil level at next refueling (SLK 300,
SLK 350) appears while the engine is running
and at operating temperature, the engine oil
level has dropped to approximately the
minimum level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle
status message memory after you have
cleared it from the multifunction display.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no
obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
For information on approved engine oils
contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! 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. 250
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutions4 Cannot
Measure
Engine
Oil Level SLK 55 AMG only:
The measuring system is malfunctioning.
X
Have the measuring system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. 4 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.
X
Have oil siphoned or drained off. Observe all legal
requirements with respect to its disposal. 4 Engine
Oil Level
Stop,
turn
engine
off. The engine oil level is too low. There is a danger of engine
damage.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so.
X Turn off the engine.
X Engage the parking brake.
X Add engine oil ( Y page 195) and check the engine oil level
(Y page 193). C The fuel level is low.
X
Refuel at the next gas station. 8 Reserve
Fuel The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.
X
Refuel at the next gas station. 8 Gas Cap
Is Open A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The
fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may
be leaking.
X
Check the fuel cap ( Y page 191).
X If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel cap.
X If it is closed properly: Have the fuel system checked at
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Lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsb Reverse
Lamp Left
or
Reverse
Lamp Right The left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Brake-/
Tail Lamp
Left
or
Brake-/
Tail Lamp
Right The left or right brake lamp is malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b 3rd Brake
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Front
Foglamp
Left
or
Front
Foglamp
Right The left or right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Marker
Lamp
Front Left
or
Marker
Lamp
Front
Right The front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Marker
Lamp Rear
Left
or
Marker
Lamp Rear
Right The rear left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.
This message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped
working.
X
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possible. 252
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsb Parking
Lamp,
Front
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Parking
Lamp,
Front
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb On The left or right front parking lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 267). b High Beam
Left
or
High Beam
Right The left or right high-beam lamp (halogen headlamps)/high-
beam flasher lamp (Bi-Xenon headlamps) is malfunctioning.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 267). b License
Plate
Lamp Left
or
License
Plate
Lamp Right The left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 267). b AUTO-
Light
Inoperativ
e The light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on
automatically.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
X In the control system, set daytime running lamp mode to
manual
(Y page 106).
X Switch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
(Y page 71). b Low Beam
Left
or
Low Beam
Right The left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 267).
X Bi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsb Rear
Foglamp
Auxiliary
Bulb On The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being
used.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Switch
Off Lights You have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to $ or Ã
(Y page 71). b Switch
off
lights or
remove key The exterior lamp switch is set to
à and you have forgotten
to remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The parking
lamps remain switched on.
X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
or
X Switch off the headlamps. b Tail
Lamp,
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Tail
Lamp,
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb On The left or right tail lamp is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if all LEDs have stopped working. A substitute
bulb is being used.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Rear Left
Turn
Signal
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Rear
Right
Turn
Signal
Auxiliary
Bulb On The left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.
X
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possible. 254
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