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Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions
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Check
Coolant
Level See
Oper.
Manual
The coolant level is too low.
X
Add coolant (Y page 372).
X
If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
G
Warning!
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn
if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
!
Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message
and
symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will
overheat causing major engine damage.
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions
?
Coolant
Low Stop
Vehicle
Turn
Engine Off
The coolant is too hot.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X
Turn off the engine immediately.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Only start the engine again after the message disappears.
You could otherwise damage the engine.
X
Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument
cluster.
X
If the temperature rises again: Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
During severe operation conditions and stop-and-go city
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248‡
(120†).
G
Warning!
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
engine 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.
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