Mercedes-Benz BENZ-VEHICLES S 500 - Manual (Page 80)

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Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp
With the key in steering lock position
2, the fuel reserve warning lamps come
on and should go out when the engine
is running.
If the warning lamps do not go out
after starting the engine or if they come
on while driving, it indicates that the
fuel level is down to the reserve
quantity of approx. 3.3 gal (12.5 liters).
Outside Temperature Indicator
The temperature sensor is located in
the front bumper area. Due to its
location, the sensor can be affected by
road or engine heat during idling or
slow driving. This means that the
accuracy of the displayed temperature
can only be verified by comparison to a
thermometer placed next to the sensor,
not by comparison to external displays
(e.g. bank signs etc.).
Adaptation to ambient temperature
takes place in steps and depends on the
prevailing driving conditions (stop-
and-go or moderate, constant driving)
and amount of temperature change.
Warning!
The outside temperature indicator is
not designed to serve as an Ice-
Warning Device and is therefore un-
suitable for that purpose. Indicated
temperatures just above the freezing
point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to
-22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the
coolant in the pressurized cooling
system of your vehicle is approx.
266°F (130°C).
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.
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.
Turn off the engine and get out of
the car until it cools down.
• 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 and
do not stand near the car until it
cools down.