Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Coupe Automobile User Manual


 
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BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The battery was charged with a battery
charger or jump started.
̈ Have the battery checked at a service
station.
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. 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:
̈ 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*.
̈ Start the engine ( page 44).
UNDERVOLTAGE
SWITCH CONSUMERS OFF!
The battery is malfunctioning. ̈ Have the battery checked at a service
station.
! (Canada only)
; (USA only)
PARK. BRAKE
RELEASE BRAKE!
You are driving with the parking brake
set.
̈ Release the parking brake
(
page 46).