Problems with the engine, Driving and parking, Driving – Mercedes-Benz 2013 GL Class User Manual

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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

Try to start the engine again (

Y

page 160). 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:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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 385).

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.

X

Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter and damage it.

The coolant
temperature gauge
shows a value above
248 ‡ (120 †).

The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.

X

Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant
to cool down.

X

Check the coolant level (

Y

page 363). Observe the warning

notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.

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Driving and parking

Z

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