Low Engine Coolant Level - Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Operator's Manual

Low Engine Coolant Level

Warning Lamp
With the key in steering lock position
2, the warning lamp comes on and
goes out when the engine is running.
If the warning lamp does not go out
after starting the engine, or if it comes
on while driving, then the coolant
level has dropped below the required
level. If no leaks are noticeable and
the engine temperature does not
increase, continue to drive to the
nearest service Station and have
coolant added to the coolant system
(see Index).
In cases of major or frequent minor
coolant loss, have the cooling system
checked at your authorized Mercedes-
Benz dealer as soon as possible.
Note:
Do not drive without coolant in the
cooling system. The engine will
overheat causing major engine
damage.
Monitor the coolant temperature gauge
while driving.
Warning!
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine
parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene
glycol which may burn if it comes
into contact with hot engine parts.
You can be seriously burned.
Low Windshield and Headlamp
Washer System Fluid Level
Warning Lamp
With the key in steering lock position
2, the warning lamp comes on and goes
out with the engine running.
If the warning lamp comes on with the
engine running, the level of the
reservoir has dropped to approx.
the total volume. The reservoir should
be refilled with MB Windshield Washer
Concentrate "S" and water (or
commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze,
depending on ambient temperature -
see Index) at the next opportunity. The
reservoir for the windshield and
headlamp washer system is located in
the engine compartment next to the
radiator.
The fluid level can be checked
visually at the sight glass located next
to the reservoir filler cap.
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