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Stop Switch off
engine
The coolant temperature has exceeded 110 †. The airflow to the
engine radiator
may be blocked or the coolant level may be too low.
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WARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Never drive
with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine
is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the
engine compartment to catch fire.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which
can occur just by opening the engine compartment cover.
There is a risk of injury.
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Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions, and switch off the engine.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 107).
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Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
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Check the coolant level and top up the coolant. Observe the notes
as you do so (Y page 220).
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If you have to top up the coolant frequently, have the engine
cooling system checked.
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Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.
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Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is
below 110 †. The engine may otherwise be damaged.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.
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Low fuel level
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
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Refuel at the nearest filling station.
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