Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 110

Driving
108
Problems with the engine
Problem
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. The yellow
reserve fuel warning
lamp is lit and the needle
of the fuel gage display
shows 0.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R
There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
R
Turn the SmartKey back to position g in the ignition lock before
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attempting to start the engine again.
Try to start the engine again (
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and frequent attempts to start the engine (
drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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The fuel tank is empty.
Refuel the vehicle.
X
The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak or
discharged.
Jump-start the vehicle (
X
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two minutes.
X
Try to start the engine again.
X
If the engine still does not start:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
X
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist work-
X
shop.
page 105). Avoid excessively long
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page 104) as these will
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page 243).
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