2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 142

Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge Warning! G ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers the coolant temperature warning lamp ( page 348) and a warning in the multifunction display ( page 383). 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. Resetting trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the trip odometer display ( page 143). 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 140) until the trip odometer is reset. Driving when your engine is 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 which can occur just by opening the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. i During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). 141