Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series Operator's Manual page 224

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Practical hints
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Display messages
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#
Battery/Alternator
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Stop Car
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Possible cause/consequence
The cooling fan for the coolant is
malfunctioning.
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
alternator malfunctioning
R
broken poly-V-belt
R
a malfunction in the electronic system
R
The battery is defective.
Possible solution
X
Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the
instrument cluster.
If the coolant temperature is below 248‡
(120†), you may continue driving to an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
Avoid placing heavy loads on the engine (e.g.
by driving uphill) as well as stop-and-go traffic.
X
Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
X
Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so and check the poly-V-belt.
X
If it is broken: Do not continue to drive.
Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an
inoperative water pump which may result in
damage to the engine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X
If it is intact: Drive to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Adjust
driving to be consistent with reduced braking
responsiveness.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so.
X
Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced
braking responsiveness.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.