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Practical hints – Mercedes-Benz 2011 SLS AMG User Manual

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Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

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The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:

R

alternator malfunctioning

R

broken poly-V-belt

R

a malfunction in the electronic system

X

Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do
so and check the poly-V-belt.

X

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. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.

X

If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent with
reduced braking responsiveness.

4

Check Engine Oil

At Next Refueling

The engine oil has dropped to a critical level.

X

Check the engine oil level (

Y

page 323) and add engine oil as

required (

Y

page 323).

X

If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked
for possible leaks.

If the message

Check Engine Oil At Next Refueling appears while the engine is running

and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum
level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle status message memory after you have cleared it
from the multifunction display.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service station
to refill your engine oil to the required level.
For information on approved engine oils contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit
http://www.MBUSA.com (USA only).

!

Engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed

could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

Display messages

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

C

The fuel level is low.

X

Refuel at the next gas station.

8

Fuel Level Low

The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.

X

Refuel at the next gas station.

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display

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