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