Problems with the engine, Driving and parking, Driving – Mercedes-Benz 2012 B 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 167) or DISTRONIC

PLUS (

Y

page 159).

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 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 135). 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 289).

If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:

X

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.

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.

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Z

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