Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 367)

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Practical hints
What to do if …
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# The battery is no longer charging.
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 capa-
bility. Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the stop-
ping distance is increased.
̈ Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe loca-
tion 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 Center.
If it is in order:
̈ Contact an Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. Adjust driving to be consis-
tent with reduced braking responsive-
ness.
USA only:
;
Canada only:
!
Release
parking brake You are driving with the parking
brake set. ̈ Release the parking brake ( ୴ page 53).