Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe - Manual (Page 269)

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BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
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
inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine. Notify
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
̈ Drive immediately to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
UNDERVOLTAGE
ENGINE ON! The battery has insufficient voltage and
can no longer supply the convenience
functions such as seat heater*. ̈ Start the engine ( ୴ page 44).
UNDERVOLTAGE
SWITCH CONSUMERS OFF! The battery is malfunctioning. ̈ Have the battery checked at a service
station.
!
(Canada only)
;
(USA only)
PARK. BRAKE
RELEASE BRAKE! You are driving with the parking brake
set. ̈ Release the parking brake
(
୴ page 46).