Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 445)

444
Practical hints
What to do if …
Symbol messages
Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
ò Replace air filter. The air filter is clogged. ̈ Have the air filter checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
#
The battery is no longer charg-
ing.
Possible causes:
ț alternator malfunctioning
ț broken poly-V-belt
Do not forget that the brake
system requires electrical
energy and may be operating
with restricted capability.
Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the
stopping distance is increased.
̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so and check the
poly-V-belt.
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 Light Truck Center.
If it is intact:
̈ Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center
immediately. Adjust driving to be
consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.