2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 251
2011 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 249 Version: 2.11.8.1 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions The poly-V-belt could be broken. X Stop the vehicle immediately as soon as it is safe to do so. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Check the poly-V-belt. X If it is broken: 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. X If it is intact: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display. X Drive to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. The radiator cooling fan is malfunctioning. X Observe the coolant temperature in the multifunction display. If the coolant temperature is below 248‡ (120†), you may continue driving to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g. by driving uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic. X Have the fan replaced as soon as possible. The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: Ralternator Rbroken X 249 ? Coolant Stop, turn engine off. ? # malfunctioning poly-V-belt Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly-V-belt. X If it is broken: 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. X If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized MercedesBenz Center immediately. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. Z Practical hints