2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 399

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. Have the battery checked at a service station. 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 was charged with a battery charger or jump started. 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 rethe engine will overheat due to an inquires electrical energy and may be operoperative water pump which may reating 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 increased. If it is intact: Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. 398