Mercedes-Benz 2003 G 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The battery was charged with a bat-
tery charger or jump started.
̈ Have the battery checked at a
service station.
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The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
ț alternator malfunctioning
ț broken poly-V-belt
̈ Stop immediately and check
the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
̈ Do not continue to drive. Oth-
erwise the engine will overheat
due to an inoperative water
pump which may result in seri-
ous engine damage not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
If it is intact:
̈ Turn off unnecessary electric
consumers.
̈ Drive immediately to the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.