Mercedes-Benz 260 E 124 1987 User Manual

Should the charge indicator lamp fail
to come on prior to starting when the
key is in steering lock position 2 or
should it fail to go out after starting or
during operation, this indicates a fault
which must be repaired at an author
ized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer as
soon as possible.
When the charge indicator lamp glows
while the engine is running, the V-belt
may have broken (which also makes
the water pump inoperative). This may
cause overheating and damage to the
engine. In this case the V-belt must be
replaced immediately.
Oil Pressure Gauge
The oil pressure at idle speed may
drop to 0.3 bar (4.4 psi) if the engine is
at operating temperature. This will not
jeopardize its operational reliability.
Pressure must, however, rise imme
diately upon acceleration.
Charge Indicator Lamp
Low Engine Oil Level Indicator
Lamp
The indicator lamp comes on with the
key in steering lock position 2 and
should go out when the engine is
running.
If it comes on with the engine running
and at operating temperature, the oil
level has dropped to the minimum
mark on the dipstick. When this oc
curs, the indicator lamp will first come
on intermittently and then stay on if
the oil level drops further. If no oil
leaks are noted and there is no loss in
engine oil pressure, continue to drive
to the nearest service station where
the engine oil should be topped to the
“full” mark of the dipstick (see
page 70).
In addition to the indicator lamp, the
engine oil level should be periodically
checked with the dipstick, for example
during a fuel stop, or before a long trip
(see page 70).
Exterior Light Failure Indicator
Lamp
The light failure indicator comes on
with the key in steering lock position 2
and should go out when the engine
starts.
If it comes on with the engine running,
it indicates a light failure.
If an exterior light fails, the indicator
will come on only when that light is
switched on.
If a brake or turn signal light fails, the
light failure indicator will come on
when applying the brake or actuating
the turn signal and stay on until the
engine is turned off.
Caution!
If additional lighting equipment is in
stalled (e.g. auxiliary headlamps etc.)
to avoid damage to the failure indica
tor system, be certain to connect into
the fuse before the failure indicator
monitor unit.

Mercedes-Benz 260 E 124 1987 Specifications

General

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	260 E 124 1987
Category	Automobile
Language	English