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What to do if ...?
Problem
#
The red charge indicator lamp
lights up while the engine is
running.
2
The yellow brake pad wear indi-
cator lamp lights up while brak-
ing.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually
checked by a qualified technican
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Possible cause
The battery was charged with a battery
charger or jump started.
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
alternator malfunctioning
one of the two poly-V-belts is broken
The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
at the intervals specified in the Service
booklet.
Suggested solution
Have the battery checked at a service
station.
Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belts.
If one 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
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
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