Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, Operator'S Manual

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Low Engine Coolant Level
Warning Lamp
With the key in steering lock position
2, the warning lamp comes on and goes
out with the engine running.
If the warning lamp does not go out
after starting the engine, or if it comes
on while driving, then the coolant level
has dropped below the required level.
If no leaks are noticeable and the
engine temperature does not increase,
continue to drive to the nearest service
station and have coolant added to the
coolant system. See page 95.
In cases of major or frequent minor
coolant loss, have the cooling system
checked at your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as soon as
possible.
Note:
Do not drive without coolant in the
cooling system. The engine can
overheat causing major engine damage.
Monitor the coolant temperature gauge
while driving.
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 can be seriously burned.
Low Windshield and Headlamp
Washer Fluid Level Warning Lamp
With the key in steering lock position
2, the warning lamp comes on and goes
out with the engine running.
If the warning lamp comes on with the
engine running, the level of the
reservoir has dropped to approx.
1
/
4
of
the total volume. The reservoir should
be refilled with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate "S" and water (or
commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze,
depending on ambient temperature -
see Index) at the next opportunity. The
reservoir for the windshield and
headlamp washer system is located in
the engine compartment.
Roll Bar Warning Lamp
With the key in steering lock position
2, the warning lamp comes on and goes
out with the engine running.
Warning!
If the warning lamp does not go out
after starting the engine, or if it
comes on while driving, and the
indicator lamps in the roll bar switch
blink simultaneously, then the roll bar
system is defective and may not
activate in an accident. In this case,
raise the roll bar manually (see
Index) before continuing to drive.
Have the roll bar system checked at
your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
as soon as possible.