Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 500 - Manual (Page 48)

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Getting started
Driving
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
̈ Push switch in the direction of arrow 1
past the resistance point.
The windshield wiper operates with
washer fluid.
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
ț An ignition cable may be damaged.
ț The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
ț Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
̈ Give very little gas.
̈ Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is over 248°F
(120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
̈ Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and turn off the engine. Allow engine
and coolant to cool.
̈ Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
୴ page 268).
!
If leaves, snow, etc. block the wind-
shield wipers, switch off the wipers.
ț For safety reasons, withdraw
SmartKey from starter switch. Re-
move blockage.
ț Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position I:
ț Set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed.
ț Have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.