Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Owner'S Manual

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The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
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faulty alternator
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defective power electronics (hybrid vehicles)
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torn poly-V-belt
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a malfunction in the electronics
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Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
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Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
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page 207).
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level
is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
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Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
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Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
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page 207).
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Start engine See Start engine See
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The engine is off and the battery charge level is too low.
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Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating and interior lighting.
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Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive for a longer
distance.
The battery charges.
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