Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2014 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 180)

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# The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R a defective alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (
Y
page 131).
X
Open the hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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Check Coolant Check Coolant
Level See Level See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual
The coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X
X
Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(
Y
page 220).
X
If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
4
Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Level
Low Stop Vehicle Low Stop Vehicle
Turn Engine Off Turn Engine Off
There is insufficient oil in the engine. There is a risk of engine
damage.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Top up and check the engine oil level (
Y
page 219).
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