2002 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 126

Coolant temperature gauge During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic or uphill driving, the coolant temperature may rise close to 120°C. 60 40 20 80 100 120 140 P54.30-5171-26 The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 120°C. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-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. • 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, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until it cools down. Note: Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a warning message in the multifunction display. See page 281. mph 0 Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1 or 2. Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel. See page 94. Press button j or k until the coolant temperature gauge appears. Coolant temperature gauge Instruments and controls Operation Driving 123 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index