2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 187
2001 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Malfunction and indicator lamps Low engine oil level warning lamp With the key in steering lock position 2, the oil level warning lamp comes on. It should go out immediately when the engine is running. If the warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine, or comes on with the engine running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick. When this occurs, the warning lamp will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further. If no leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest service station where the engine oil should be topped to the "full" mark on the dipstick with an approved oil. The low engine oil level warning light should not be ignored. Extended driving with the light illuminated could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. In addition to the warning lamp, the engine oil level should be periodically checked with the dipstick, for example during a fuel stop, or before a long trip, see page 193. 184 Charge indicator lamp Should the charge indicator lamp fail to come on prior to starting when the key is in steering lock position 2 or should it fail to go out after starting or during operation, this indicates a malfunction which must be repaired immediately at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the charge indicator lamp comes on, or a loss of power steering assistance is noticeable while the engine is running, this may indicate that one of the two poly-Vbelts has broken. Should this condition occur, the polyV-belt must be replaced before continuing to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the engine may overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Do not continue to drive the vehicle with the charge indicator lamp illuminated. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.