Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown invites you to find out why your Mercedes-Benz battery light is active.
If the car battery indicator comes on only when you start your car, that’s a standard system test. If the car battery light stays on while you’re driving, then there’s an issue. If you are having battery issues, you may find that your headlights aren’t as bright, the radio may not turn on, and the windows are moving slowly. If you see any of these things happening, you really need to get to your destination or bring it to us immediately because your vehicle is in imminent risk of shutting down. If neither place can be reached, find a safe spot to park.
Like most things car-related, how long you can drive with the car battery light on truly depends on many factors. If the car battery light just turned on, then you can do things like switching off all non-vital systems like the infotainment system or air conditioning and removing any cellphones that may be connected to USB slots. This can help extend the remaining battery charge, but you should still try to come here or head back home. Keep in mind you should NOT turn off the engine because a dying battery won’t have the power to start.
The car battery light might come on for a lot of reasons, but generally, the reasons are:
Your vehicle does its best with a fully-charged battery. Any 1 of these problems will make it extremely difficult for your battery to get a charge. If it is not fixed soon, it will probably drain all of the power from your car battery and maybe even leave you stranded.
If there is a safe place to pull over, at least you can pop the hood and look at your car battery for rust on the battery terminals or a loose cable. Besides those quick looks, the best way to fix the car battery light is to bring it here. Our knowledgeable technicians have the skills and specialized tools to determine the issue. They’ll analyze everything from checking out your alternator to the health of your battery and then advise on the best course of action to get your car fixed.
Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown is one of the best places to get engine repair in the Georgetown area. We proudly service all makes and models of vehicles. Visit our location online or in person to schedule service and repair for your car or truck. Our friendly technicians are ready to serve you.
