Problems with the engine
| Problem | Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions |
| The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. | • There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. • There is a malfunction in the fuel supply. Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the SmartKey in the
ignition back to position 0 or press the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out. Try to start the engine again. Avoid excessively long and frequent
attempts to start the engine as these will drain the battery.If the engine does not start after several attempts: Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. |
| The engine does not start. You cannot hear the starter motor. | The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged. Jump-start the vehicle.If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it: Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. |
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high. Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes. Try to start the engine again.If the engine still does not start: Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. |
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| Vehicles with a gasoline engine: The engine is not running smoothly and is misfiring. |
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or a mechanical
component of the engine management system. Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly. Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter and damage it. |
| The coolant temperature gauge shows a value above 248 °F (120 °C). | The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently. Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to cool
down. Check the coolant level. Observe the warning notes as you do so and
add coolant if necessary. |
See also:
Deleting one of the previous
destinations
To activate navigation mode: press the
function button once or twice.
To show the menu: press
the COMAND
controller.
Select Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning
t ...
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
1 To open
2 To open
3 To close
Turn the SmartKey to position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
Press or pull the
switch in the corresponding
direction.
If you press ...
Releasing seat belts
- Press release button 4 and
guide belt tongue ; back towards belt
sash guide 1.
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in th ...

Solutions