Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI, Owner'S Manual

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Practical advice
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The engine will not start. You cannot hear
the starter motor working.
The on-board voltage is too low because
the starter battery is too weak or dis-
charged.
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Jump-start the vehicle (
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page 525).
If the engine does not start despite at-
tempts to jump-start it:
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The starter motor has overheated.
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Allow the starter motor to cool down for
approximately two minutes.
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Restart the engine.
If the engine still does not start:
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine is not running smoothly and is
misfiring.
The engine electronics or a mechanical
component of the engine control unit have
been damaged.
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Only depress the accelerator pedal gen-
tly.
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Have the cause rectified immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Otherwise, unburnt fuel may get into the
catalytic converter and damage it.