Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 119)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The coolant
temperature gauge
shows a value above
248 ‡ (120 †).
The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
X
Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.
X Check the coolant level (
Y
page 216). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled
sufficiently.
X At coolant temperatures under 248 ‡ (120 †), drive on to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop, e.g. to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and start/stop traffic.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports
transmission
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
Observe the "Important safety notes" section
on activating/deactivating ESP ® (
Y
page 56).
E-SELECT selector lever
Overview of transmission positions
j Park position with parking lock
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
! If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the
transmission directly from D to R, from R
to D or directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in
transmission position D or R, park position
P is otherwise engaged automatically.
AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission
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Driving
and
parking
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