Mercedes-Benz 2005 G 500 - Manual (Page 302)

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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 in-
operative water pump which may re-
sult in serious engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty. Notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If it is intact:
̈ Turn off unnecessary electric consum-
ers.
̈ Drive immediately to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
UNDERVOLTAGE
ENGINE ON! The battery has insufficient voltage. ̈ Start the engine.