Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 500 - Manual (Page 48)

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Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
ț An ignition cable may be damaged.
ț The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
ț Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
̈ Give very little gas.
̈ Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is over 248°F
(120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
̈ Stop the vehicle as soon as possible
and turn off the engine. Allow engine
and coolant to cool.
̈ Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
୴ page 242).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
̈ Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
̈ Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be de-
termined:
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
ț major assemblies
ț fuel system
ț engine mount
̈ Start the engine in the usual manner.
!
If leaves, snow, etc. block the wind-
shield wipers, switch off the wipers.
ț For safety reasons, withdraw key
from starter switch. Remove block-
age.
ț Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch position I:
ț Set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed.
ț Have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.