2000 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 313

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Malfunction and warning messages COOLANT (coolant level) 310 The low engine coolant level warning should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed 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 Center as soon as possible. Note: Line 1 COOLANT Line 2 CHECK LEVEL! C* 2 Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat causing major engine damage. Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driving, see page 117. See page 336 for instructions on topping up the coolant. Warning! Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You can be seriously burned. * C = Category, see page 303 When this message appears while driving, the coolant level has dropped below the required level. If no leaks are noticeable and the engine temperature does not increase, continue to drive to the nearest service station and have coolant added to the coolant system.