Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz 2012 E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
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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.
! If the coolant temperature exceeds 248 ‡(120 †) do not continue driving. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Driving systems
Problem
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The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
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Risk of accident
The warning is issued if you approach a stationary vehicle or a
vehicle driving ahead of you at too high a speed.
X
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X
Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
More information about DISTRONIC PLUS (
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PRE-SAFE Brake ( Y
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 69).
Y page 177) and