Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 80)

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Fuel Reserve Warning Lamp

With the key in steering lock position

2, the fuel reserve warning lamp comes

on and goes out with the engine

running.

If the warning lamps do not go out after

starting the engine or if they come on

while driving, it indicates that the fuel

level is down to the reserve quantity of

approx. 3.3 gal (12.5 liters),

Outside Temperature Indicator

The temperature sensor is located in the

front bumper area. Due to its location,

the sensor can be affected by road or

engine heat during idling or slow

driving. This means that the accuracy

of the displayed temperature can only

be verified by comparison to a

thermometer placed next to the sensor,

not by comparison to external displays

(e.g. bank signs, etc.).

Adaptation to ambient temperature

takes place in steps and depends on the

prevailing driving conditions (stop-and-

go or moderate, constant driving) and

amount of temperature change.

Warning!

The outside temperature indicator is

not designed to serve as an Ice-

Warning Device and is therefore un-

suitable for that purpose. Indicated

temperatures just above the freezing

point do not guarantee that the road

surface is free of ice.

Coolant Temperature Gauge

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to

- 30°C (- 22°F), the boiling point of the

coolant in the pressurized cooling

system of your vehicle is approx.

130°C (266 °F).

During severe operating conditions and

stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant

temperature may rise close to the red

marking.

The engine should not be operated with

the coolant temperature in the red

zone.

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.

Turn off the engine and get out of

the car until it cools down.

• 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 and do

not stand near the car until it

cools down.

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