Mercedes-Benz V 200 d, Operating Instructions Manual

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Activating and deactivating the ECO
start/stop function
X Press the
è
ECO button.
When the indicator lamp of the
è
ECO
button lights up and the display shows the
è
ECO symbol, the ECO start/stop func-
tion is switched on.
If all conditions for automatic engine switch-
off are fulfilled, the
è
ECO symbol is
shown in green (
Y
page 175). The engine is
then automatically switched off when the
vehicle comes to a stop.
Problems with the engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
The engine does not
start.
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
X
Deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS (
Y
page 202).
X
Start the engine again.
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can be
heard.
There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
X Turn the key back to position 0 in the ignition lock before attempting
to start the engine again.
X Start the engine again.
Please bear in mind that lengthy and frequent starting attempts will
drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start.
The starter motor can be
heard. The reserve fuel
warning lamp is lit and
the fuel gauge is at 0.
The fuel tank has run dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle.
If you drive until the fuel tank is completely empty, air may get into the
fuel system. If the engine does not start after refuelling, bleed the fuel
system as follows:
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition for approximately ten sec-
onds.
X
Start the engine continuously for a maximum of 60 seconds.
If the engine does not start:
X Wait for approximately two minutes.
X Restart the engine continuously for a maximum of 60 seconds.
X If the engine still fails to start, do not continue trying to start it.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving
177
Driving and parking
Z