Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Practical hints
What to do if …
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BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
VISIT WORKSHOP! The battery was charged with a battery
charger or jump started.
왘
Have the battery checked at a service
station.
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
앫
alternator malfunctioning
앫
broken poly-V-belt
왘
Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
왘
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise
the engine will overheat due to an
inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine. Notify
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
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Drive immediately to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
UNDERVOLTAGE
ENGINE ON! The battery has insufficient voltage and
can no longer supply the convenience
functions such as seat heater*.
왘
Start the engine (
컄
page 44).
UNDERVOLTAGE
SWITCH CONSUMERS OFF! The battery is malfunctioning.
왘
Have the battery checked at a service
station.
!
(Canada only)
;
(USA only)
PARK. BRAKE
RELEASE BRAKE! You are driving with the parking brake
set.
왘
Release the parking brake
(
컄
page 46).