Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …?
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The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
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alternator malfunctioning
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broken poly-V-belt
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Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe loca-
tion and check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
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Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the en-
gine will overheat due to an inoperative water
pump which may result in damage to the en-
gine.
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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
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Drive immediately to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
There is a malfunction in the electronic sys-
tem.
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Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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Check
Brake Pad Wear
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.
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Have the brake pads replaced as soon as
possible.
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Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.