Mercedes Benz 2003 slk 230 kompressor User Manual

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Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
A full view illustration of the instrument 
cluster can be found in the “At a glance” 
section of this manual (
The instrument cluster is activated when 
you
open the driver’s door
turn the key in steering lock to 
position 2 (
press the left knob (
Instrument cluster illumination
Instrument lamps
To brighten illumination
Turn knob 3 (
page 20) clockwise.
The instrument lamps will brighten.
To dim illumination
Turn knob 3 counterclockwise.
The instrument lamps will dim.
Display illumination
Press knob 3.
With key removed or in steering lock 
position 0 or 1 (
page 29), the display 
is illuminated for a short time.
Coolant temperature gauge
Under normal driving conditions, the cool-
ant temperature may rise to 248°F 
(120°C). The coolant temperature may 
climb to the red marking:
at high outside temperatures
during stop-and-go city traffic
when driving on hilly terrain
The engine should not be operated with 
the coolant temperature in the red zone. 
Doing so may cause serious engine dam-
age which is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.