Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Warning/indicator lamp Possible causes/consequences and
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WARNING Risk of burns when opening the hood
If you open the hood in the event of an overheated engine or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations
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You may come into contact with hot gases.
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You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating fluids.
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Before opening the hood, allow the engine to cool down.
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In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the hood closed and call the fire service.
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Stop immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the vehicle. Do not continue driving.
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Note the messages on the driver's display.
If the coolant temperature display is at the lower end of the temperature scale:
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the coolant temperature display is at the upper end of the temperature scale:
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Exit the vehicle and keep a safe distance from it until the engine has cooled down.
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Make sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed.
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Avoiding high loads on the engine, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop. In doing so, ensure that the
coolant temperature display remains below the red area.
Display messages and warning/indicator lamps 569