Mercedes-Benz E 320 1994, Owner'S Manual

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Charge Indicator Lamp
Should the charge indicator lamp
fail to come on prior to starting
when the key is in steering lock
position 2 or should it fail to go out
after starting or during operation,
this indicates a fault which must
be repaired at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer
immediately.
If the charge indicator lamp comes
on while the engine is running,
this may indicate that the poly-V-
belt has broken. Should this con­
dition occur, the poly-V-belt must
be replaced before continuing to
operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the
engine will overheat due to an
inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine.
Do not continue to drive the
vehicle with the charge indicator
lamp illuminated. Doing so could
result in engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
The oil pressure at idle speed may
drop to 4.4 psi (0.3 bar) if the
engine is at operating tempera­
ture. This will not jeopardize its
operational reliability.
Pressure must, however, rise
immediately upon acceleration.
Note:
If the oil pressure gauge needle
drops to ” 0 ” , then damage to the
engine may occur with continued
operation. Turn off engine imme­
diately and contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz dealer. Do not
operate the car until the condition
is repaired.
Engine Oil Consumption
Engine oil consumption can only
be determined after a certain
mileage has been covered. During
the break-in period, higher oil
consumption may be noticed and
is normal. Frequent driving at high
speeds results in increased
consumption.
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