Mercedes-Benz 2003 S 430 Operator's Manual page 301

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BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
Possible cause
The battery was charged with a battery
charger or jump started.
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
Alternator malfunctioning
Broken poly-V-belt
Do not forget that the brake system re-
quires electrical energy and may be operat-
ing with restricted capability. Considerably
greater brake pedal force is required and
the stopping distance is longer.
Practical hints
What to do if ...?
Suggested solution
Have the battery checked at a ser-
vice station.
Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise
the engine will overheat due to an in-
operative water pump which may re-
sult in damage to the engine. Notify
an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If it is intact:
Drive immediately to the nearest au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Ad-
just driving to be consistent with
reduced braking responsiveness.
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