Mercedes-Benz C-Clas 2016 Owner's Manual page 258

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The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
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WARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine has
overheated can cause any fluids that may have leaked into the engine
compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury!
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
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conditions, and switch off the engine.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
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Wait until the engine has cooled down.
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Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not blocked,
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e.g. by frozen slush.
Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
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the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may otherwise
be damaged.
Pay attention to the coolant temperature gauge.
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If the temperature increases again:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
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Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †.
The battery is no longer being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
faulty alternator
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torn poly-V-belt
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a malfunction in the electronics
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Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
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conditions, and switch off the engine.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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