Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
Ì The red coolant
temperature warning lamp
comes on when the engine
is running.
There is insufficient coolant in the X Immediately add coolant to prevent engine from overheating
(Y page 258).
reservoir.
If this warning lamp comes on
frequently, there is a leak in the
cooling system.
X Have the cooling system checked.
X If the coolant temperature is below 248‡ (120†), you can
continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the coolant level is correct, the
electric radiator fan may be
broken.
X Avoid high engine loads (e.g. driving uphill) and stop-and-go driving.
Ì The red coolant
temperature warning lamp exceeded 248‡ (120†).
comes on when the engine
The coolant temperature has
X Stop in a safe location as soon as possible and allow the engine
and coolant to cool down.
is running and an acoustic
warning sounds.
G Warning!
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.
! The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature above 248‡
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
(120†).
Doing so may cause serious
damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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| Categories | Mercedes-Benz C-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
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| Tags | Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz C250, Mercedes-Benz C300, Mercedes-Benz C350, Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Mercedes-Benz W204 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
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