Mercedes-Benz G-Class G461 Owner's Manual page 190

Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Engine
Problem
The engine will not start. You
can hear the starter motor
working.
The engine will not start. You
cannot hear the starter motor
working.
The engine will not start. You
can hear the starter motor
working. The reserve fuel warn-
ing lamp is lit and the diesel fuel
level has dropped below the re-
serve range.
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Possible cause/
consequence
There could be a malfunction in
the engine electronics.
There could be a malfunction in
the diesel fuel supply.
The on-board voltage is too low
because the starter batteries
are too weak or flat.
The fuel tank has been run dry.
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Suggested solutions
Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before the
next starting attempt.
Start the engine again. Note that excessively long and fre-
quent attempts to start the engine will drain the battery.
If the engine still does not start after several starting attempts:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Start the engine with the emergency start button
( page 219).
Jump-start the engine ( page 219).
If the engine still does not start despite jump-starting:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Refuel the vehicle ( page 125).
Bleed the fuel system ( page 187).