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:
Important safety notes
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the inter ...
Activating/deactivating airrecirculation mode
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if unpleasant odors are entering the
vehicle from outside. The air already inside the vehicle will then be recirculated.
WARNING
Fogged windows impair ...
Position of the steering wheel for
driving
The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
- the driver's door is closed.
- you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock.
or
- you press the Star ...

Solutions