Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp; Outside Temperature Indicator; Coolant Temperature Gauge - Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Operator's Manual

Fuel Reserve Warning Lamps
With the key in steering lock position
2, the fuel reserve warning lamps
should come on and go out with the
engine 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. 2.6 gal (10 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 sen-
sor, 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
unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated 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.
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