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

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Problems with the engine

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

The engine does not
start.

The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.

X

Deactivate the HOLD function (

Y

page 181) or DISTRONIC

PLUS (

Y

page 173).

X

Try to start the engine again.

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 key back to position

0 in the ignition lock before

attempting to start the engine again.

X

Try to start the engine again (

Y

page 145). Avoid excessively

long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this 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
reserve fuel warning
lamp is lit and 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 306).

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, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.

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