Driving and parking, Driving – Mercedes-Benz S-Coupe 2015 User Manual

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Problems with the engine

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M

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

Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the SmartKey

in the ignition back to position 0 or press the Start/Stop button

repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go

out.

X

Try to start the engine again (

Y

page 149). 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 345).

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

Try to start the engine again.

If the engine still does not start:

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The engine is not run-

ning 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 con-

verter and damage it.

X

Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist

workshop.

The coolant tempera-

ture gage 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 322). Observe the warning

notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.

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