alternator belt MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 2014 Owners Manual

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The battery is notbeing charged.
Awarning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
Ra defective alternator
Ra torn poly-V-belt
Ra malfunction in the electronics
XPull overand stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
XOpenthe hood.
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 not damaged:
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.

Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling
The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Awarning tone also sounds.
XCheckthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Ypage 281).
XIf necessary, add engine oil (Ypage 282).
XHave the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
!Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com (USA only).


Fuel Level Low
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
XRefuel at the nearest gas station.
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On-board computer and displays