Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 146)

Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R
There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
X Turn the SmartKey back to position 0 in the ignition lock before
attempting to start the engine again.
X Try to start the engine again ( Y page 140). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this
(
Y page 139) will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. The
yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp is lit and
the needle of the fuel
gauge display shows
0.
The fuel tank is empty.
X Refuel the vehicle.
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.
X Jump-start the vehicle ( Y page 308).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not
running smoothly and
is misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
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