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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 injury due to drive system overheating If you open the bonnet in the event of an overheated drive system or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur: You may come into contact with hot gases. You may come into contact with other escaping hot operating fluids. In the event of overheating or a fire in the engine compartment, keep the bonnet closed and call the fire service. Allow the overheated drive system to cool down if the engine must be opened. 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 injury due to drive system overheating

If you open the bonnet in the event of an overheated drive system or fire in the engine compartment, the following situations may occur:

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

Allow the overheated drive system to cool down if the engine must be opened.

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.