Owners Manual

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Coolant Stop, turn
engine off
The coolant temperature is too high.
If the vehicle is stopped after being subjected to extreme loads,
the coolant warning lamp may come on when the ignition is
switched on or the engine is restarted. Such loads can be, for
example, driving in mountainous terrain or driving with a trailer.
X
Run the engine for approximately one minute at idling speed.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop if the display message
continues to be shown.
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Check coolant level
The coolant level is too low.
Never run the engine if the coolant level is too low. The engine
could overheat and be damaged.
X
Add coolant, observing the warning notes while doing so
(Y page 172).
X
Have the coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop if coolant needs to be added more often than usual.
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Hood open
You are already driving at walking pace, even though the hood is
not closed.
X
Close the hood.
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Engine oil Add 1.0
quart(Canada: 1.0
liter)
The oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level the next time you refuel (Y page 174), and
add oil.
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Engine oil level
Not when eng.
running
You want to check the oil level even though the engine is running.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Check the oil level (Y page 174).
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Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
You have added too much engine oil. There is a risk of damaging
the engine or catalytic converter.
X
Siphon off excess oil until the oil is at the specified level.
Observe the legal requirements.
Troubleshooting
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Practical advice
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