Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 109

Driving
106
Problems with the engine
Problem
The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard.
The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor.
The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R
There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
R
Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the key in the
X
ignition back to position 0 or press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go
out.
Try to start the engine again (
X
long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain
the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
X
Service Centre.
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, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
X
Service Centre.
The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
X
minutes.
Try to start the engine again.
X
If the engine still does not start:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz
X
Service Centre.
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
Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
X
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it.
page 104). Avoid excessively
Y
page 217).
Y