Practical hints
What to do if …
Symbol messages
Left display
Right display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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Battery/Alternator
Stop vehicle
The battery is malfunctioning.
̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Adjust driv-
ing to be consistent with reduced braking re-
sponsiveness.
The electro-hydraulic brake system
requires electrical energy and
therefore has only limited opera-
tion. Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the stop-
ping distance is increased.
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Visit
workshop!
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
̈ Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe loca-
tion and check the poly-V-belt.
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alternator malfunctioning
broken poly-V-belt
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. Notify an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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.
If it is in order:
̈
Drive immediately to the nearest autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driv-
ing to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.
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Product Specification
Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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Tags | Mercedes-Benz SL, Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz SL600, Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG |
Model Year | 2006 |
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