Mercedes-Benz 2006 C-Class User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
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Battery Alternator
Visit workshop
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
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broken poly-V-belt
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alternator malfunctioning
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Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belt in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so.
If it is broken:
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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:
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Drive immediately to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Low voltage
Charge battery
The battery has insufficient voltage.
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Start the engine (
Low voltage
Consumers off
The battery has insufficient voltage.
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Turn off unnecessary electrical
consumers.