Mercedes-Benz S 320 1999, 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 tem per­
ature does not increase, continue
to drive to the nearest service
station and have coolant added to
the coolant system (see Index).
The low engine coolant level
warning light should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the
light illuminated may cause serious
engine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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 will
overheat causing major engine
damage.
Monitor the coolant temperature
gauge while driving.
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 W indshield and Headlamp
W asher 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 reser­
voir should be refilled with MB
Windshield W asher Concentrate
“S” and water (or commercially
available premixed windshield
washer solvent/antifreeze, depend­
ing on ambient temperature - see
Index) at the next opportunity. The
reservoir for the windshield and
headlamp washer system is locat­
ed in the engine compartment next
to the radiator.