Regular checks, Check regularly and before a long trip – Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class User Manual
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Operation
At the gas station
You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-
ened.
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Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
Check regularly and before a long trip
1 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
More information on filling up the res-
ervoir can be found in the “Operation”
section (
2 Brake fluid
More information on brake fluid can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
3 Coolant level
More information on coolant can be
found in the “Operation” section
(
4 Engine oil level
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Operation” section
(
Opening hood (
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). More information on
coolant can be found in the “Operation”
section (
Exterior lamp switch (
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, refer
to page (
page 221) in the “Practical
hints” section.
Exterior lamp switch (
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflation pressure
can be found in the “Operation” section
(
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the ? lamp to
illuminate.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (