Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK 300, Operator'S Manual

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Control system
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During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-
and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may
rise close to 248‡ (120†).
! Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning in the multifunction display.
The engine should not be operated with a
coolant temperature above 248‡
(120†). Doing so may cause serious
engine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Calling up digital speedometer or out-
side temperature
You can select whether the digital speedom-
eter or the outside temperature is shown in
the multifunction display (
Y
page 121).
G
Warning!
The outside temperature indicator is not
designed to serve as an ice-warning device
and is therefore unsuitable for that pur-
pose.
Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the
road surface is free of ice. The road may still
be icy, especially in wooded areas or on
bridges.
X
Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly until
the digital speedometer or the outside tem-
perature appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Example illustration for selected vehicle speed
AMG menu
This function is only available in AMG vehi-
cles.
The main screen of the
AMG menu shows you
the gear currently engaged as well as the
engine oil temperature.
X
Press button
è
or
ÿ
repeatedly until
the AMG menu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
1
Gear indicator
2
Engine oil temperature indicator
The engine oil temperature flashes if the
engine oil temperature has not yet reached
80†. During this time, avoid driving at full
engine speed.
If the engine reaches the overspeed range in
the manual shift program, the menu will be
shown in red. In addition, you will see
UP
next
to gear indicator
1
as a reminder to upshift.
Controls in detail
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