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:
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt
force limiters
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts
in the rear are equipped with ETDs and seat
belt force limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident,
pulling them close against the bod ...
Fuel filler flap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you open or close the
vehicle with the SmartKey or using KEYLESSGO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
in the instrum ...
Tire pressure of cold tires
The tires are cold:
• if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
• if the vehicle has not been driven more than
1 mile (1.6 km). ...

Solutions