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Solutions
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See Operator's Man‐
ual
The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
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a defective alternator
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defective power electronics (PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
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a torn poly-V-belt
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a malfunction in the electronics
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Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay-
ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
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page 189).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Stop Vehicle See
Operator's Manual
The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level is
too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine, pay-
ing attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 189).
X
Observe the instructions in the
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See Operator's Manual
display message.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Stop Vehicle Leave
Engine Running
The battery charge level is too low.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X
Leave the engine running.
X
Wait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
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Start Engine See
Operator's Manual
The engine is switched off and the battery charge level is too low.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as the
rear window defroster and interior lighting.
X
Leave the engine running for a few minutes or drive a long distance.
The battery is being charged.
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