2001 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 alternator belt

233 Contents - Instrument cluster display
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and
indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................234
On-board diagnostic system .....234
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................234
Brake warning lamp ..................235
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS)
indicator lamp .............................236
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning ....................236
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............237BAS / ESP malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 237
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................ 237
Seat belt warning lamp ............. 238
Malfunction and indicator lamp
in the center console ............... 238
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp ............................ 238
Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display .............. 239
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................ 240
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........ 241
ABS-SYSTEM .............................. 242
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 242BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............243
BRAKE FLUID .............................243
PARKING BRAKE .......................244
ENGINE FAN ...............................244
COOLANT (coolant level) ..........245
COOLANT TEMP. ........................246
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................247
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................248
REMOVE KEY .............................248
TELE AID .....................................249
STEERING GEAR OIL .................249
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................250
WASHER FLUID ......................... 251
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..252

241 Malfunction and warning messages
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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.
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BATTERY / ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKSHOP!
OVERVOLTAGE V ISIT WORKS HOP!
UNDERVOLTAGE CONSUMER DEFECTIVE!

311 Technical data
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 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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