2005 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 134
2005 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Instrument cluster ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers the coolant temperature warning lamp ( page 352) and a warning in the multifunction display ( page 328). 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 134). 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 24) 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. 132