2005 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 381

Practical hints What to do if ... Display symbol Display messages Battery/Alternator Stop vehicle Possible cause The battery is malfunctioning. The SBC brake system requires electrical energy and therefore has only limited operation. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. The battery has insufficient voltage. Possible solution Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Start the engine ( page 46). # Low voltage Start engine Malfunction Electrical consumers switched off The consumer battery has insufficient The electrical consumers will come back voltage and can no longer supply the con- online as soon as on-board voltage is sufvenience functions such as seat ventila- ficient. tion*. The rear seat backrest is not engaged. The rear seat backrest is not engaged. Adjust the rear seat backrest until it is fully engaged in position. Adjust the rear seat backrest until it is fully engaged in position. ( Backrest, right rear not locked Backrest, left rear not locked 379