alternator belt MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2019 MY19 Operator’s Manual

Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
#An additional warning tone sounds. The battery is not being charged.
Possible causes:
Rfaulty alternator
Rtorn poly-V-belt
Ra malfunction in the electronics
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
!Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 135).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
?
Stop Vehicle TurnEng. Off
An additional warning tone sounds. The coolant is too hot.
GWARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is
overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine
compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 135).
XWait until the engine has cooled down.
XMake sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed, by
frozen slush for example.
XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below the maximum value specified. The
engine could otherwise be damaged.
XPay attention to the coolant temperature gauge (Ypage 175).
XIf the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature gauge may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
?The fan motor is faulty.
XCheck the coolant temperature (Ypage 175).
XIf the coolant temperature is below the maximum value specified
below, you can continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist
workshop.
Avoid heavy loads on the engine, e.g. driving in mountainous terrain,
and stop-and-go traffic.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature gauge may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
200Display messages (vehicles without steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays

Engine
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
#An additional warning tone sounds. The battery is not being charged.
Possible causes:
Rfaulty alternator
Rtorn poly-V-belt
Ra malfunction in the electronics
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
!Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 135).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
?
Coolant Too Hot:Stop Vehicle TurnEngine Off
An additional warning tone sounds. The coolant is too hot.
GWARNING
Never drive with an overheated engine. Driving when the engine is
overheated can cause fluids which may have leaked into the engine
compartment to catch fire.
In addition, steam from an overheated engine can cause serious
burns, which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic
conditions, and switch off the engine.
XSecure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Ypage 135).
XWait until the engine has cooled down.
XMake sure that the air supply to the radiator is not obstructed, by
frozen slush for example.
XDo not start the engine again until the display message goes out and
the coolant temperature is below the maximum value specified. The
engine could otherwise be damaged.
XMonitor the ?coolant temperature gauge in the instrument
cluster.
XIf the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the ?gauge may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
214Display messages (vehicles with steering wheel buttons)
On-board computer and displays