Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 89)

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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Trip odometer
̈ Press the left knob 3 ( ୴ page 20) once
with key in steering lock position 2
(
୴ page 29) until the trip odometer is
reset
or
̈ Press the left knob 3 ( ୴ page 20) twice
with key removed or in steering lock
position 0 or 1 (
୴ page 29) until the
trip odometer is reset.
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(
୴ page 20) denotes excessive engine
speed.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply
is interrupted if the engine is operated
within the red marking.
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 engine 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 it
cools down.
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Avoid driving at excessive engine
speeds, as it may result in serious en-
gine damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.