Problems with the engine
Problem | Possible causes/consequences and
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The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. | • There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. • There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
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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.
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The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
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The engine is not running smoothly and is misfiring. | There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
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The coolant temperature gauge shows a value above 248 °F (120 °C). | The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
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See also:
Front air bags
The front air bags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest.
Driver's air bag 1 deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air
bag 2 depl ...
Lights
Display messages about LEDs:
This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed.
Display messages
Cornering Lamp
Left or Cornering
Lamp Right
Possible causes/consequences an ...
Transfer case
This section is only valid for vehicles with 4-wheel drive (4MATIC). Power is
always
transmitted to both axles.
Performance tests may only be
carried
out on a 2-axle dynamometer. The brake
...