Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL 1993, Owner'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 when the
engine is 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 temper­
ature does not increase, continue
to drive to the nearest service
station and have coolant added to
the coolant system (see Index).
In cases of major or frequent
minor coolant loss, have the
cooling system checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer
as soon as possible.
Do not drive without coolant in the
cooling system. The engine will
overheat causing major engine
damage.
Monitor the coolant temperature
gauge while driving.
Note:
Warning!
Do not spill antifreeze on hot
engine parts. Antifreeze con­
tains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into con­
tact with hot engine parts. You
can be seriously burned.
Low Windshield and Headlamp
Washer System Fluid Level
Warning Lamp
With the key in steering lock
position 2, the warning lamp
comes on and goes out when the
engine is 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/anti­
freeze, 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 next to the
radiator.
The fluid level can be checked
visually at the sight glass located
next to the reservoir filler cap.