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Engine

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M

M Solutions

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Coolant Low Stop

Coolant Low Stop

Vehicle Turn

Vehicle Turn

Engine Off

Engine Off

The coolant is too hot. In addition, the ? warning lamp in the

instrument cluster lights up and a warning tone sounds.

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WARNING

Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some

fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to

catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns

which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.

X

Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,

paying attention to road and traffic conditions.

X

Secure the vehicle against rolling away (

Y

page 131).

X

Wait until the engine has cooled down.

X

Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not blocked, e.g.

by snow, slush or ice.

X

Wait until the display message disappears before restarting the

engine. Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.

X

Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.

X

If the coolant temperature increases again, visit a qualified

specialist workshop immediately.

!

If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡ (120 †), do not

continue driving. The engine will otherwise be damaged.

?

The fan motor is faulty.

X

At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the

nearest qualified specialist workshop.

X

Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in

mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.

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