Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2009 Owner's Manual page 224

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Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The poly-V-belt may have torn. A warning tone also sounds.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the
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engine, paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
Check the poly-V-belt.
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If the poly-V-belt is not damaged: do not start the engine
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again until the display message disappears. Otherwise,
there is a risk of engine damage.
If the poly-V-belt is torn: do not continue driving. Consult
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a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine fan is faulty.
If the coolant temperature is less than 120 †, you can
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continue driving to the nearest qualified specialist work-
shop.
Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads (e.g. driving in
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mountainous terrain) and stop-and-go driving.
The coolant level is too low.
Top up the coolant, observing the warning notes before
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doing so ( page 183).
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If the coolant needs topping up more often than usual, have
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the engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
There is water in the fuel filter. The water must be drained
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off .
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
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G Risk of accident
The power steering assistance is reduced. You will need to
use more force to steer. A warning tone also sounds.
Check whether you are able to apply the extra force
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required.
If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a
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qualified specialist workshop.
If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact
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the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
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