2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLR water pump

328 Practical hints
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#The battery is no longer
charging. Possible causes:

alternator malfunctioning

broken poly-V-belt
Do not forget that the brake
system requires electrical
energy and may be operating
with restricted capability.
Considerably greater brake
pedal force is required and the
pedal travel is longer. The stop-
ping distance is increased. If
necessary, apply full pressure
to the brake pedal.
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location 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 result in damage to the engine. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is in order:
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center imme-
diately. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced
braking responsiveness.
Read and observe additional messages in the
multifunction display.
The starter battery has been
charged with a battery charger
or jump started.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
There is a malfunction in the
electronic system.Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.

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•Coolant
Stop car –

Turn engine off
The coolant is too hot.
Among other possible causes,
the poly-V-belt could be
broken.Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to
do so.
Turn off the engine.
Check the poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:
Do not continue to drive. Otherwise, the engine will over-
heat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in
damage to the engine. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:
Wait for the message to disappear before restarting the
engine.
Doing otherwise could result in serious engine damage that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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363 Practical hints
Flat tire
1TIREFIT container
2Flap
3Notch
4Electrical plug
5Air hose
6Flange
Open flap 2 on the electric air pump.
Pull plug4 and air hose5 out of the
pump housing.
Screw the air pump’s air hose5 onto
flange6 of the TIREFIT container.
Stick TIREFIT container1 upside
down into notch3 of the electric air
pump.
7Tire valve
8Electric air pump switch
9Pressure gauge and vent screw
aFiller hose
Unscrew the valve cap from tire
valve7.
Warning!G
Take care not to allow the contents of
TIREFIT to come in contact with hair, eyes or
clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled,
swallowed or absorbed through the skin -
causes skin, eye and respiratory irritation.
Any contact with eyes or skin should be
flushed immediately with plenty of water.
If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT,
change clothing as soon as possible.
In case of allergic reaction or rash, consult a
physician immediately.
Warning!G
Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children.
If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water.
Do not induce vomiting!
Consult a physician immediately.
Keep away from open flame or heat source.
iIf sealant has leaked out, let it dry. You can
then peel it off.
Warning!G
Observe safety instructions on air pump
label.