Engine
Warning/indicator
lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
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Coolant warning lamp
The redcoolant warning lamplightsupwhile theengine is running.
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Possible causes:
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temperaturesensor malfunctioning
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coolant leveltoo low
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air supplytothe engine radiator obstructed
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engineradiator fanfaulty
If awarning tone also sounds, thecoolant has exceeded thetempera‐
tureof248 °F (120 °C).
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WARNING Danger of burnswhen opening thehood
If youopen thehood when theengine has overheated or during a
fire in theengine compartment, youcouldcomeintocontact with
hotgases 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 the
hood closed and call thefireservice.
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Stop immediately in accordance withthe trafficconditions and
switchoff theengine. Do notcontinue driving.
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Observe themessages on themultifunction display.
If thecoolant temperaturedisplayisatthe lowerend of thetempera‐
turescale:
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Consult aqualified specialistworkshop.
Otherwise:
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Leave thevehicle and keep asafedistance from thevehicle until
theengine has cooled down.
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Checkthe coolant level(/ page186).
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Ensurethat theair supply to theengine radiator is notobstructed.
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Without subjectingthe engine to excessivestrain, continue to the
nearest qualified specialistworkshop. Ensurethat thecoolant
temperaturedisplayremainsbelow248 °F (120 °C).
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Electrical malfunction
warning lamp
The electrical malfunction redwarning lamplightsup.
*A malfunction has occurredinthe electrics.
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Read themessages on themultifunction display.
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Fuel reserve warning
lamp
The fuel reserve yellowwarning lamplightsupwhile theengine is on.
*The fuel supplieshave reached thereserve level.
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Refuel.
Display messagesand warning and indicator lamps
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