Operator`s manual
Vehicle
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions
#
The battery
indicator lamp
illuminates
while driving
or does not go
out after the
engine is
started.
The alternator is malfunctioning. The battery is no longer
charged.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X
Do not continue to drive.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X
Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.
The poly-V-belt is broken. The battery is no longer charged.
X
Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe location.
X
Do not continue to drive.
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Engage the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
X
Contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized smart center.
!
Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be 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.
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What to do if ...
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