Engine
Warning/indicator lamp
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Coolant warning lamp
The redcoolant warning lampislit while theengine is running.
*Possible causes:
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The temperaturesensor is malfunctioning
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Coolant leveltoo low
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The air supplytothe radiator is obstructed
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The radiator fanisfaulty
If thereisanadditional warning tone, thecoolant temperaturehas exceeded themaximum permissible temperature.
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WARNING Danger of burnswhen opening thehood
If youopen thehood when theengine has overheated or during afireinthe engine compartment, youcould
come intocontact withhot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
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Beforeopening thehood, allowthe engine to cool down.
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In theevent of afireinthe engine compartment, keep thehood closed and call thefireservice.
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Stop thevehicle immediately in accordance withthe trafficconditions and switchoff theengine. Do notcontinue
driving under anycircumstances.
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Note themessages on themultifunction display.
If thecoolant temperaturedisplayisatthe lowerend of thetemperaturescale:
Displaymessages and warning/indicator lamps
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