2010 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 83

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 81 Version: 2.11.8.1 Driving and parking The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X 81 of the engine. This is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter. The battery may not be charged sufficiently. X Get a jump start (Y page 283). If the engine will not start despite a jump start: X ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. i Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking function engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down. The automatic central locking function can be switched off (Y page 108). Manual transmission X X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. The starter has been exposed to excessive temperatures. X Let the starter cool for about 2 minutes. X Repeat the starting procedure. If the engine does not start after several starting attempts: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Depress the brake pedal. Fully depress the clutch pedal. Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. ! Only shift the manual transmission into reverse gear R when the vehicle is stopped. Otherwise the manual transmission could be damaged. Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Release the brake pedal. X Simultaneously slowly release the clutch pedal and carefully depress the accelerator pedal. X ! Do not run a cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine speeds may shorten the service life Z Controls in detail ! If an acoustic warning sounds and the message Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake.