Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 59)

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Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
ț An ignition cable may be damaged.
ț The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
ț Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it
(Gasoline engine only).
̈ Give very little gas.
̈ Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
!
If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.
ț For safety reasons, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and
ț remove SmartKey from starter
switch
or
ț turn off the engine by pressing
the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button and open the driver’s
door (with the driver’s door
open, starter switch is in posi-
tion 0, same as with SmartKey
removed from starter switch)
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
ț Remove blockage.
ț Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in combination switch position I,
ț set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed
ț have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.