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000B Solutions
0012 The battery is no
tbeing charged.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R ad efective alternator
R at ornp oly-V-belt
R am alfunctio nintheelectronics
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicl esafelya nd switch off the engine,
paying attentio ntoroada nd traffic conditions.
X Ope nthe hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult aqualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit aqualified specialist workshop immediately. 0008
Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
X Chec kthe oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 281).
X If necessary, add engine oil (Y page 282).
X Have the engine checked at aqualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 0007
Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. Display messages
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