Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 176)

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
# The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R a defective alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely paying attention to road
and traffic conditions and switch off the engine.
X
Open the hood.
X
Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
+
Check Coolant Check Coolant
Level See Level See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
The coolant level is too low.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(
Y
page 216).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! The coolant level is too low. Avoid making long journeys with
too little coolant in the cooling system. The engine will otherwise
be damaged.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that
indicate that the coolant level is too low must not be ignored.
4
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
low Stop Vehicle low Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off Turn Engine Off
There is insufficient oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine
damage.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Top up and check the engine oil level (
Y
page 215).
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