Mercedes-Benz C 220 1996, Owner'S Manual

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With the key in steering lock posi­
tion
2
, the fuel reserve warning
lamp comes on for approximately
30 seconds. It should go out im­
mediately when the engine is
running.
If the warning lamp does not go
out after approx. 30 seconds or
after starting the engine, or if it
comes on while driving, it
indicates that the fuel level is
down to the reserve quantity of
approximately
2 . 1
gal
( 8
liters).
Outside Temperature Indicator
The temperature sensor is located
in the front bumper area. Due to
its location, the sensor can be
affected by road or engine heat
during idling or slow driving. This
means that the accuracy of the
displayed temperature can only be
verified by comparison to a ther­
mometer placed next to the sen­
sor, not by comparison to external
displays (e.g. bank signs etc.).
Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp Adaptation to ambient temperature
takes place in steps and depends
on the prevailing driving condi­
tions (stop-and-go or moderate,
constant driving) and amount of
temperature change.
Warning!
The outside tem perature
indicator is not designed to
serve as an Ice-Warning
Device and is therefore un­
suitable for that purpose. In­
dicated temperatures just
above the freezing point do
not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.
Coolant Temperature Gauge
If the antifreeze mixture is effec­
tive to - 2 2 ° F (-3 0 ° C), the boiling
point of the coolant in the
pressurized cooling system of your
vehicle is approx. 2 6 6 °F (130°C).
During severe operating con­
ditions and stop-and-go city traffic,
the coolant temperature may rise
close to the red marking.
The engine should not be
operated with the coolant
temperature in the red zone.
Doing so may cause serious
engine damage which is not
covered by the Merceds-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!
• Driving when your engine
is badly overheated can
cause some fluids which
may have leaked into the
engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be
seriously burned. Turn off
the engine and get out of
the car until it cools down.
• Steam from an overheated
engine can cause serious
burns and can occur just
by opening the engine
hood. Stay away from the
engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Turn
off the engine and do not
stand near the car until it
cools down.