2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 engine overheat

307 Practical hints
What to do if …
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B COOLANT
CHECK LEVEL!The coolant level is too low.Add coolant (page 248).
If you have to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.
Warning!G
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 could be seriously burned.
!
Do not ignore the low engine coolant
level warning. Extended driving with
the message and symbol displayed
may cause serious engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Do not drive without sufficient amount
of coolant in the cooling system. The
engine will overheat causing serious
engine damage.
Observe the coolant temperature dis-
play (
page 120).

308 Practical hints
What to do if …
During severe operating conditions and
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-
perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
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ÏCOOLANT
STOP, ENGINE OFF!The coolant is too hot. Stop the vehicle and turn off the en-
gine.
Only start the engine again after the
message disappears. You could other-
wise damage the engine.
Warning!G
Driving when your engine is badly overheat-
ed 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 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 the
engine has cooled down.
!
The engine should not be operated with
the coolant temperature above 248°F
(120°C). Doing so may cause serious
engine damage which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

309 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible causePossible solution
ÏCOOLANT
STOP, ENGINE OFF!The poly-V-belt could be broken. Stop the vehicle and immediately turn
off the engine.
Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise
the engine will overheat due to an
inoperative water pump which may re-
sult in damage to the engine. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
If it is in order:
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.
Observe the coolant temperature
display (
page 120).
Drive immediately to the nearest au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.