Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG - Manual (Page 384)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
?
Coolant Level Low
Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off
The poly-V-belt could be broken.
X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so.
X Turn off the engine immediately.
X Check the poly-V-belt.
X If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine
will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result
in damage to the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
X If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this
message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display.
X Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.
? The radiator cooling fan is malfunctioning.
X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display.
If the coolant temperature is below 248‡ (120†), you may
continue driving to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by driving uphill)
as well as stop-and-go traffic.
X Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Practical hints
BA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-US
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