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The following information applies to vehicles without an engine coolant temperature gauge. If your
vehicle is equipped with an engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster, see ⇒ Warn-ing light and engine coolant temperature gauge.
When the ignition is switched on, several warning and indicator lights come on briefly for a function check. They go out after a few seconds.
The following table explains what to do if the engine coolant temperature warning light ~ does not go out a few seconds after the engine is started or starts flashing while driving.
Flashes Possible cause Proper response
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Engine coolant temperature too high.
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NOTICE
Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
Warning light and engine coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 166 Engine coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster: A Engine cold; B Normal temperature range; C Warning zone.
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Flashes
Temperature gauge needle
⇒ fig. 166
Possible cause Proper response
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(C) Warning zone Engine coolant tempera-ture too high.
