Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
The fuel reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp:
ț
lights up while driving
The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.
̈
Refuel at the next gas station
(
ț
blinks
The fuel cap is not closed tight.
̈
Check the fuel cap.
A fuel system leak has been detected.
̈
Have the fuel system checked as soon
as possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center
B
The yellow low engine coolant
level warning lamp remains lit af-
ter starting the engine or lights
up while driving.
The coolant level is too low.
̈
Add coolant (
̈
If you have to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
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 light. Extended driving
with the light illuminated 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.