radiator cap MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS WAGON 2018 Owner's Manual

Warning/indicator lamp
Possible causes/consequences and MSolutions
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Coolantwarning lamp The
red coolant warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
Po ssible causes are:RThe temp erature sensor is malfunctioning
RCoolant le velto o low
RThe air supply tothera diator is obstructed
RThe radiator fan is de fective
If th ere is an additional warning tone, the coolant temp erature has exceeded the maximum permissible temp erature.
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WARNING Danger of burn s when opening the hood
If yo u open the hood when the engine has overheated or during a fire inthe engine compartment, you could come
into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
#Before opening the hood, allow the engine tocool down.
#Intheeve nt of a fire inthe engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call thefire service.
#Stop theve hicle immediately, paying attention toroad and traf fic conditions, and switch off the engine. Do not con‐
tinue driving under any circums tances.
#Obser vethe messages in the multifunction displa y.
If th e coolant temp erature display is at the lo wer end of thete mp erature scale:
#Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Display messages and warning/indicator lamps