Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK 500 - Manual (Page 326)

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Symbol messages
Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution
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Undervoltage
Charge battery The battery has insufficient voltage. ̈ Start the engine ( ୴ page 43).
Undervoltage
Switch off
consumers The battery has insufficient voltage. ̈ Turn off unnecessary electrical con-
sumers.
VISIT WORKSHOP! The battery was charged with a battery
charger or jump started. ̈ Have the battery checked at a service
station.
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
ț alternator malfunctioning
ț broken poly-V-belt
̈ Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
̈ Do not continue to drive. Otherwise
the engine will overheat due to an in-
operative water pump which may re-
sult in damage to the engine. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
̈ Drive immediately to the nearest au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Ad-
just driving to be consistent with
reduced braking responsiveness.