Symbol messages – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
What to do if …
Symbol messages
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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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 capa-
bility. Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the stop-
ping distance is increased.
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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
engine will overheat due to an inoperative
water pump which may result in damage
to the engine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is in order:
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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Adjust driving to be
consistent with reduced braking respon-
siveness.
There is a malfunction in the elec-
tronic system.
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Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.