Coolant; Messages In The Multifunction Display - Mercedes-Benz 2010 GLK-Class Operator's Manual

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Display messages
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Steering
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Display messages
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Coolant

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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.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Power assistance for the steering system is not available. A
considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to steer the
vehicle.
X
Check whether you are capable to apply the higher degree
of effort necessary to safely steer the vehicle.
If you are able to steer the vehicle safely:
X
Continue driving with added caution.
X
Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If, in any way, you feel that you are not able to steer the vehicle
safely:
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to
do so.
X
Apply the parking brake.
X
Do not continue to drive.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The coolant level is too low.
X
Add coolant ( Y page 216).
X
If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling
system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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