Mercedes-Benz 2003 C 240 4MATIC - Manual (Page 257)

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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 damage to the engine. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
̈ Drive immediately to the nearest au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
3 (Canada only)
; (USA only)
BRAKE PAD WEAR
VISIT WORKSHOP! The brake pads have reached their wear lim-
it. ̈ Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the
intervals specified in the Service book-
let.
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