Practical hints
What to do if …
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Possible cause/consequence
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B
Top Up
The coolant level is too low.
̈ Add coolant (୴ page 288).
Coolant
See Oper. Manual
Comply with all warnings while doing so.
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If you have to add coolant frequently, have the
cooling system checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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The cooling fan for the coolant is
malfunctioning.
̈ Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster (୴ page 27).
If the coolant temperature is below 120°C,
you may continue driving to the nearest
specialist workshop.
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Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine
(e.g. by driving uphill) as well as stop-and-go
traffic.
Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
G
!
Do not ignore the low engine coolant level
Warning!
warning. Extended driving with this 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 cool-
ing system. The engine will overheat, causing
major engine damage.
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.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R230, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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