Display Message - Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC 2012 Operator's Manual

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Battery /
Alternator Stop
Vehicle
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Check engine oil
level at next
refueling
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop
or on the Internet at http://www.mbusa.com (USA only).
! The oil level is too low. Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. There is a risk of
engine damage.
The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is too
low must not be ignored.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The engine fan is defective.
X
At coolant temperatures under 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the next
qualified specialist workshop.
X
Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic.
The battery is not being charged.
Possible causes are:
a defective alternator
R
a torn poly-V-belt
R
a malfunction in the electronics
R
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X
Open the hood.
X
Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The battery is defective.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level (
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If necessary, add engine oil (
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Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine oil needs to be
refilled more often than usual.
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