Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2015 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 242)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Clutch Overheated Clutch Overheated
Avoid Avoid Pulling Pulling Away Away
Engage/Diseng. Engage/Diseng.
Clutch Quickly if Clutch Quickly if
Required Required
The clutch is under considerable load and the permitted operating
temperature has been exceeded. A warning tone also sounds.
Avoid frequent pulling away and driving at walking pace over lon-
ger distances.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 161).
X
Leave the engine running.
The clutch is cooled more quickly with the engine running.
or
X
If possible, continue driving at a steady speed.
X
Remove your foot from the clutch pedal and do not allow the
clutch to slip.
The clutch may also cool down during the journey.
It may take several minutes for it to cool down. When the clutch
has cooled down, the display message disappears. The clutch is
fully operational again.
N The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid.
M The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 161).
X Close the hood.
C At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all the doors.
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