engine overheat MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003 Owners Manual

MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003 Owners Manual E-CLASS 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ MERCEDES-BENZ https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/4/58096/w960_58096-0.png MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003 Owners Manual

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 119 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Coolant temperature displayDuring severe operating conditions and 
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
The

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 251 Operation
Driving instructions
To help prevent brake disk corrosion after 
driving on wet road surfaces (particularly 
salted roads), it is advisable to brake the 
vehicle with considerable force

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 256 OperationDriving instructionsControl and operation of radio trans-mitter
COMAND*, radio and telephone*Telephones and two-way radios
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 258 OperationDriving instructionsCoolant temperature
During severe operating conditions and 
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to approx. 248°F 
(120°C).
The engine

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 262 OperationEngine compartment
Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of ap-
proximately 1 ft (30 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.

Check to make sure that the hood is 
fully closed. 
If you can r

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 265 Operation
Engine compartment
1Coolant expansion tank
Using a rag, turn the cap slowly approx-
imately one half turn to the left to re-
lease any excess pressure.

Continue turning the cap to the

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 292 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
D
The red coolant warning lamp 
lights up when the engine is run-
ning.
There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir.
If

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 307 Practical hints
What to do if …
Except Canada:;Canada only:3
Brakes overheated!
Drive carefully!
The brake system is overheated due to an 
excessive load on the brakes.

Relieve the load on the

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 311 Practical hints
What to do if …
W
Washer fluid
Check level
The fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of total reservoir capacity.

Add washer fluid (
page 267).
B 
Coolant
Check level
The coola

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 2003  Owners Manual 312 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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Coolant
Stop, engine off!
The coolant is too hot.
The poly-V-belt could be broken.

Stop the vehicle.

Only start the