Mercedes-Benz 2001 C 320 - Manual (Page 291)

282 Malfunction and warning messages
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
COOLANT (coolant temperature)
* C = Category, see page 274
1 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.
2 The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty. Observe the coolant
temperature gauge. See page 124
During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 120
°
C.
The engine should not be operated with the coolant
temperature above 120
°
C. Doing so may cause serious
engine damage which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
COOLANT STOP, ENGINE OFF! 1 1
COOLANT VISIT WORKSHOP! 2 2
Warning!
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.