Engine Service; Display; Messages In The Multifunction - Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class Operator's Manual

Practical hints
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Engine
Display messages

Engine Service

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Display

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Malfunction
Service Required
Top Up Coolant
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See Operator's
Man.
G 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 could be seriously burned.
! Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat causing major engine damage.
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Possible cause/consequence
There may be a malfunction in:
The fuel management system
R
The ignition system (gasoline engine)
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The exhaust system
R
The fuel system
R
Certain electronic systems are unable to
relay information to the control system.
The coolant temperature display or the
tachometer may have failed.
The coolant level is too low.
Possible solution
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Have the engine checked as soon as possible
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Have the electronic systems checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Add coolant ( Y page 245).
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If you have to add coolant frequently, have the
cooling system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.