Mercedes-Benz 2010 E-Class Coupe, Operator'S Manual

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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
# The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
R
alternator malfunctioning
R
broken poly-V-belt
R
a malfunction in the electronic system
X
Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe
to do so and check the poly-V-belt.
X
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.
X
If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent
with reduced braking responsiveness.
4
Check
Engine
Oil At
Next
Refueling
The engine oil has dropped to a critical level.
X
Check the engine oil level (
Y
page 189) and add engine oil
as required (
Y
page 190).
X
If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine
checked for possible leaks.
If the message
Check Engine Oil At Next
Refueling appears while the engine is
running and at operating temperature, the
engine oil level has dropped to approximately
the minimum level.
The message will be stored in the vehicle
status message memory after you have
cleared it from the multifunction display.
Visually check for oil leaks. If there are no
obvious oil leaks, drive to the nearest service
station to refill your engine oil to the required
level.
For information on approved engine oils
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! Engine oil level warnings should not be
ignored. Extended driving with the symbol
displayed could result in serious engine
damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
C
The fuel level is low.
X
Refuel at the next gas station.
8
Fuel
Level Low
The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark.
X
Refuel at the next gas station.
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Practical hints
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