2004 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 253

Operation At the gas station Check regularly and before a long trip 3 Coolant level For information on coolant, see "Coolant" ( page 258). Brake fluid Engine oil level For more information on engine oil, see "Checking engine oil level with the control system" ( page 255). Opening hood see ( page 253). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. For more information, see "Replacing bulbs" ( page 331). Exterior lamp switch see "Switching on headlamps" ( page 46). Tire inflation pressure For information on tire inflation pressure, see "Checking tire inflation pressure" ( page 263). ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see the "Practical hints" section ( page 301). 1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system For information on refilling the reservoir, see "Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system" ( page 261). 2 Brake fluid For information on brake fluid, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." ( page 386). 252