If the warning/indicator lamp / lights up, there is an alternator fault or a fault in the vehicle s electrical system.

Switch off the engine and do not drive on. Obtain professional assistance.

The vehicle battery has been disconnected from the on-board power supply and is no longer being charged. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay.

Do not switch off the engine; otherwise it cannot be started again. If the engine can no longer be started, please obtain professional assistance.

Drive to a qualified workshop without delay. Avoid using electrical equipment that is not absolutely necessary (such as the radio) because this will drain the battery. If the battery charge is insufficient, obtain professional assistance.

Starting reliability may be impaired.

If this message disappears after a while, the vehicle battery will have been sufficiently charged while driving.

If the message does not disappear permanently even after the vehicle has been driven, drive to a qualified workshop without delay and have the fault rectified.