Mercedes-Benz V-Class 2021 Owner's Manual page 305

302 Display messages and warning and indicator lamps
Display messages
Engine
Display messages
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Clean the fuel filter
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Coolant Stop vehicle
Switch engine off
Possible causes/consequences and
If you hear scraping sounds, pull over and stop the vehicle
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in accordance with the traffic conditions, and set a higher
vehicle level if possible.
Drive in a manner appropriate for the current level, but do not
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exceed 80 km/h.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Possible causes/consequences and
* A warning tone also sounds.
The battery is no longer being charged for one of the following rea‐
sons:
defective alternator
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torn poly-V belt
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malfunction in the electronics
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Stop immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and
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switch off the engine.
Do not continue driving. If you do, the engine may overheat.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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* There is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained off.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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* A warning tone also sounds. The coolant is too hot.
& WARNING Risk of burns when opening the bonnet
If you open the bonnet when the engine has overheated or when
there is a fire in the engine compartment, the following situa‐
tions may occur:
You could come into contact with hot gases.
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You could come into contact with other hot, escaping oper‐
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ating fluids.
Before opening the bonnet, allow the engine to cool down.
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In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the
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bonnet closed and call the fire service.
& WARNING Risk of scalding from hot coolant
If you open the cap, you could be scalded.
Let the motor cool down before opening the cap.
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