Mercedes-Benz 2003 CL 500, Operator'S Manual

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