Practical hints, What to do if – Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2011 Owners Manual User Manual

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Problem

Possible causes/consequences and

X Solutions

?

The red coolant
temperature
warning lamp
comes on when
the engine is
running and an
acoustic
warning sounds.

The coolant temperature has exceeded 248‡ (120†).

X

Stop in a safe location as soon as possible and allow the engine
and coolant to cool down.

G

Warning!

Driving when your engine is 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 which can occur just by opening

the engine hood. Stay away from the engine
if you see or hear steam coming from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of the
vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.

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