2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 374

Practical hints What to do if ... Symbol messages Display symbol Display messages Low voltage Switch off consumers Visit workshop Possible cause/consequence The battery has insufficient voltage. Possible solution Turn off unnecessary electrical consumers. Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly-V-belt. If it is broken: # The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: alternator malfunctioning broken poly-V-belt Do not continue to drive. Otherwise Do not forget that the brake system the engine will overheat due to an requires electrical energy and may be inoperative water pump which may reoperating with restricted capability. sult in damage to the engine. Notify Considerably greater brake pedal force is an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. required and the stopping distance is If it is intact: increased. Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. 373