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BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
VISIT WORKSHOP!
The battery was charged with a battery 
charger or jump started.
Have the battery checked at a service 
station. 
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:
alternator malfunctioning
broken poly-V-belt
Stop immediately and check the 
poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise 
the engine will overheat due to an in-
operative water pump which may re-
sult in serious engine damage not 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited 
Warranty. Notify an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
If it is intact:
Turn off unnecessary electric consum-
ers.
Drive immediately to the nearest 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center.
UNDERVOLTAGE
ENGINE ON!
The battery has insufficient voltage.
Start the engine. 
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COOLANT
STOP, ENGINE OFF!
The poly-V-belt could be broken. 
Stop immediately and check the 
poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise 
the engine will overheat due to an 
inoperative water pump which may re-
sult in damage to the engine. Notify an 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center.
If it is in order:
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.
Observe the coolant temperature 
display (
page 120).
Drive immediately to the nearest au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 
Center.