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Possible causes/consequences and
X
X Solutions G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer
stabilisation are unavailable due to undervoltage. The d
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ! ABS and
ESP inop-
erative
See Own-
er's Man-
ual
G
Risk of accident
ABS, ESP ®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
*, hill start assist and ESP ®
trailer
stabilisation are unavailable due to a malfunction. The d
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
The brake system continues to function normally, but without
the functions listed above.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. # The battery is not being charged. A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R
a faulty alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely, paying attention to
road and traffic conditions and leave the engine running.
X Open the bonnet.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise over-
heat.
X Switch off the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 184 Display
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from the battery. Otherwise, you may
destroy electronic components, such as
the alternator.
i Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
have all work involving the battery, e.g.
removal, charging and replacement, car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Installation location of the battery Your vehicle is equipped with a battery in the
engine compartment. It is located on the front
bulkhead under the filter box on the right-
hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the
direction of travel.
:
Battery
; Positive terminal
= Negative terminal
? Breather hose Disconnecting the battery
G
Risk of accident
If the battery is disconnected:
R the brake boosting effect will not be avail-
able. Then, greater braking force will be
required and brake pedal travel will be lon-
ger. If necessary, depress the brake pedal
with maximum force.
R you will no longer be able to turn the key in
the ignition lock.
R the selector lever is locked in position P.!
Always disconnect the battery in
the order described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. Otherwise, you may dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
X Apply the parking brake and move the
selector lever to P.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g.
radio, blower, etc.).
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 61) in
the ignition lock and remove it.
X Open the bonnet. X
Release clamps ;on filter box :.
X Remove filter box :.
X Remove the negative terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Remove the cover from the positive termi-
nal clamp.
X Remove the positive terminal clamp from
the battery.
X Disconnect the breather hose. Removing the battery
X Disconnect the battery ( Ypage 233).
X Loosen the bolt which holds the battery in
place.
X Remove the battery. Battery
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