Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2007 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
Do not forget that the brake system
requires electrical energy and may be
operating with restricted capability.
Considerably greater brake pedal
force is required and the stopping dis-
tance is increased.
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Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so.
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Apply the parking brake (
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Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
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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 Light Truck Center.
If it is intact:
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Drive immediately to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center. Adjust driving to be consistent
with reduced braking responsiveness.