2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 126

Controls in detail Instrument cluster ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers the coolant temperature warning lamp ( page 304) and a warning in the multifunction display ( page 286). During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the trip odometer display ( page 127). If it is not displayed, press the j or k button on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears. Press and hold reset button 4 ( page 22) until the trip odometer is reset. Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. ! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. SL 55 AMG The tachometer of the SL 55 AMG does not have a red marking denoting excessive engine speed. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated at an excessive speed. 125