2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class WAGON alternator belt

241 Contents - Instrument cluster display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and indicator
lamps in the
instrument cluster .................... 242
On-board
diagnostic system .......................242
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................242
Brake warning lamp ..................243
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS)
indicator lamp .............................244
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning ....................244
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............245BAS / ESP malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 245
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 245
Seat belt warning lamp ............. 246
Malfunction and
indicator lamp in the
center console ........................... 246
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp ............................ 246
Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display .............. 247
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................ 248
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........ 249
ABS-SYSTEM .............................. 250
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 250
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............. 251BRAKE FLUID ............................. 251
PARKING BRAKE .......................252
ENGINE FAN ...............................252
COOLANT
(coolant level) .............................253
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ................254
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................255
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................256
REMOVE KEY .............................256
TELE AID .....................................257
STEERING GEAR OIL .................257
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................258
WASHER FLUID .........................259
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability
program) ......................................260

249 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index BATTERY / ALTERNATORThis message indicates a malfunction which must be
repaired immediately.
It may indicate that the poly-V-belt has broken. Should
this condition occur, the poly-V-belt must be replaced
before continuing to operate the vehicle. Otherwise, the
engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump
which may result in damage to the engine.
Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message
displayed.
Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Line 1 Line 2
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP!
OVERVOLTAGE V ISIT WORKS HOP!
UNDERVOLTAGE CONSUMER DEFECTIVE!

318 Technical data
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3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control system
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine number.Layout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Generator (alternator)
5Idler pulley
6Power steering pump
7Coolant pump
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