Mercedes Benz 2008 c300 Manuale Utente
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Controls in detail
Driving and parking
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.
erating properly.
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Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
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Give very little gas.
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Have the problem repaired at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
The coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C)
248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
cooling the engine.
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Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
soon as possible and turn off the en-
gine. Allow engine and coolant to cool
off.
soon as possible and turn off the en-
gine. Allow engine and coolant to cool
off.
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Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
ant if necessary (
In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking gasoline:
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Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
cumstances.
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Move away from vehicle.
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Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be de-
termined:
termined:
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Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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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To signal minor directional changes such as
changing lanes, press combination switch only
to point of resistance and release. The corre-
sponding turn signals will flash three times.
to point of resistance and release. The corre-
sponding turn signals will flash three times.
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Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a
warning message in the multifunction display
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