Reserve Fuel; Warning Lamp - Mercedes-Benz Coupe Operator's Manual

Displays and operation
192
Problem
ç The red engine
oil temperature

warning lamp

comes on while
the engine is
running. The
engine oil
temperature is
not displayed.
7 The yellow

reserve fuel

warning lamp
lights up while
the engine is
running.
7 The yellow
reserve fuel
warning lamp
flashes while the
engine is
running.
G 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.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The engine control unit data transfer is malfunctioning.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Refuel at the nearest gas station.
X
The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
X
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed: close the fuel filler
X
cap.
If the fuel filler cap is closed: visit a qualified specialist
X
workshop.