2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 134

Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge 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 135). 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 1 ( page 132) until the trip odometer is reset. Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer denotes excessive engine speed. Warning! G Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns an can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. ! 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. ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers the coolant temperature warning lamp ( page 336) and a warning in the multifunction display ( page 366). 133