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Problem	Possible causes/effects andsolutions
Coolant Stop vehicle Switch engine off	The coolant is too hot. Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the drive system. WARNING Risk of burns when opening the bonnet If you open the bonnet when the drive system has overheated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur: You could come into contact with hot gases. You could come into contact with other hot, escaping operating fluids. Before opening the bonnet, allow the overheated drive system to cool down. In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the fire service. Wait until the drive system has cooled down. Make sure that the air supply to the vehicle radiator is not obstructed. Avoiding high loads on the drive system, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Problem

Possible causes/effects andsolutions

Coolant Stop vehicle Switch engine off

The coolant is too hot.

Stop the vehicle immediately in accordance with the traffic conditions and switch off the drive system.

WARNING Risk of burns when opening the bonnet

If you open the bonnet when the drive system has overheated or when there is a fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur:

Before opening the bonnet, allow the overheated drive system to cool down.

In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the fire service.

Wait until the drive system has cooled down.

Make sure that the air supply to the vehicle radiator is not obstructed.

Avoiding high loads on the drive system, drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.