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Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
앫 An ignition cable may be damaged
(gasoline engine only).
앫 The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it
(gasoline engine only).
왘 Give very little gas.
왘 Have the problem repaired by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in
a safe location and turn off the engine.
Allow engine and coolant to cool off.
왘 Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
컄 page 330).
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
왘 Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
왘 Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be de-
termined:
왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
앫 major assemblies
앫 fuel system
앫 engine mount:
왘 Start the engine in the usual manner.