water pump MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS 2001 Owners Manual

233 Malfunction and warning messages
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index BATTERY/ALTERNATORThis message indicates a malfunction which must be
repaired immediately.
It may indicate that the poly-V-belt has broken. Should
this condition occur, the poly-V-belt must be replaced
before continuing to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine.
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message
displayed.
Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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BATTERY/ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP!
OVERVOLTAGE V ISIT WORKS HOP !
UNDERVOLTAGE CONSUMER DEFECTIVE!
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238 Malfunction and warning messages
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature)
1 Observe coolant temperature gauge, see page 86.
Check coolant level, see page 252.
This may indicate that the poly-V-belt has broken. Should this
condition occur, the poly-V-belt must be replaced before continuing
to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to
an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the
engine. Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message
displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to the red
marking.
The engine should not be operated with the coolant
temperature in the red zone. Doing so may cause
serious engine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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COOLANT TEMP. VISIT WORKSHOP!
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Wa r n i n g !
Driving when your engine is badly 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 and can occur just by opening the engine
hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it.Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do
not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.
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