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Advice
Coolant temperature warning lamp and gauge
Fig. 167 Engine coolant temperature gauge
on the instrument panel:
A
cold area;
B
normal area;
C
warning area
When driving normally, the needle will re-
main in the middle area. The temperature
may also rise when the engine is working
hard, especially at high outside temperatures
and so the indicator will move quite far to the
right-hand side.
Several warning and control lamps light up
for a few seconds when the ignition is switch-
ed on, signalling that the function is being
verified. They will switch off after a few sec-
onds.
It lights up
Gauge position
››› Fig. 167
Possible cause Solution
Warning area
C
Excessive engine coolant temperature.
Stop the vehicle!
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Switch off the engine
and wait for it to cool down and for the needle to return to the nor-
mal area. Check the engine coolant level ››› page 224.
Normal area
B
Insufficient engine coolant level.
Check the engine coolant when the engine has cooled and, if it is
low, refill with engine coolant ››› page 224.
Although the coolant level is correct, there is a fault.
-- Engine coolant system faulty.
Do not drive any further.
Obtain professional assistance.
-- Cold area
A
--
Avoid revving the engine too much or making it work hard while it
has not reached normal service temperature.
222
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