Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 202)

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Practical hints
What to do if …?
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
# The red charge indicator lamp
lights up while the engine is
running. 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 one of the two poly-V-belts is broken
̈ Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belts.
If one 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
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
2 The yellow brake pad wear indi-
cator lamp lights up while brak-
ing. The brake pads have reached their wear limit. ̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technican
at the intervals specified in the Service
booklet.