alternator belt MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2013 Owners Manual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions?
Coolant Stop car,
turn engine offThe coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.GWARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when your engine
is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into
the engine compartment to catch fire.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns, which
can occur just by opening the bonnet.
There is a risk of injury.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.XSecure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 162).XWait until the engine has cooled down.XMake sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by frozen slush.XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 120 †. The engine may
otherwise be damaged.XPay attention to the coolant temperature display.XIf the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 120 †.
#The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronicsXStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.XOpen the bonnet.XCheck whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.Display messages241On-board computer and displaysZ