2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML SUV key

Troubleshooting
296 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The fuel tank of a vehicle with a
diesel engine has been run com-
pletely dry and will not start. There is air in the fuel system. X
Refuel the vehicle.
X Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds (key in posi-
tion 2(Y page 75) in the ignition lock).
X Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
The fuel system is now free of air.
If the engine does not start:
X Wait two minutes.
X Repeat the starting procedure for up to 40 seconds.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
297Engine
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The engine will not start. You can
hear the starter motor operating. R
There is a malfunction in the
engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the
fuel supply. X
Turn the key back to position 0(Y page 75)in the ignition lock
before the next starting attempt.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 103). When doing so, remem-
ber that excessively long and frequent attempts to start the engine
will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine will not start. You can
hear the starter motor operating.
The reserve fuel warning lamp is
on and the fuel gauge shows
0. The fuel tank has been run dry. X
Refuel the vehicle.
X Bleed the fuel system (Y page 296).The engine will not start. You can-
not hear the starter motor oper-
ating. The on-board voltage is too low
because the starter battery is too
weak or discharged. X
Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 339).
If the engine does not start despite attempting to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to
a thermal load that was too high. X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
299Automatic transmission
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The transmission has problems
shifting gear The transmission is losing oil. X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. The acceleration ability is deteri-
orating.
The transmission no longer
changes gear. The transmission is in emergency
mode.
It is only possible to shift into
2nd
gear and reverse gear. X
Stop the vehicle.
X Move the selector lever to P.
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 75) in the ignition lock.
X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X Move the selector lever to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into 2ndgear; if Ris selec-
ted, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
301Headlamps and turn signals
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The headlamps or the turn signals
in the exterior mirrors are misted
up on the inside. Air humidity is very high. X
Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The headlamps are demisted after a short distance. The headlamp housing is not
sealed and moisture has been
able to enter. X
Have the headlamps checked at a qualified specialist workshop. Windscreen wipers
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The windscreen wipers are jam-
med. Leaves or snow, for example, may
be obstructing the windscreen
wiper movement. The wiper
motor has been deactivated. X
For safety reasons, you should remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windscreen wipers back on. The windscreen wipers fail com-
pletely. The windscreen wiper drive is
malfunctioning. X
Select another wiper speed on the combination switch.
X Have the windscreen wipers checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
303Key
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
You cannot lock or unlock the
vehicle using the key. The key batteries are discharged
or nearly discharged. X
Point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle from close range
and try to unlock or lock the vehicle again.
If this does not work:
X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 308).
X Check the key batteries (Y page 311) and replace them if neces-
sary (Y page 311). The key is faulty. X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 308).
X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop. The battery charge indicator lamp
of the key does not go on during
the test. The key batteries are discharged. X
Change the batteries (Y page 311).You have lost a key. X
Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the manual locks changed too. You have lost the emergency key
element. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the manual locks changed too. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
304 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The engine cannot be started
using the key. The on-board voltage is too low. X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating* or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 334).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 339).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
305KEYLESS GO*
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
You cannot lock or unlock the
vehicle using the KEYLESS GO
key. The KEYLESS GO key batteries
are discharged or nearly dis-
charged. X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key. To do this, point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle
from close range and try to unlock or lock the vehicle again.
If this does not work:
X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 308).
X Check the KEYLESS GO key batteries (Y page 311) and replace
them if necessary (Y page 311). There is a fault with KEYLESS GO. X
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key. To do this, point the tip of the key at the driver's door handle
from close range and try to open the vehicle again.
X Have the KEYLESS GO key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. There is interference from a pow-
erful source of radio waves. X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 308). The battery check lamp in the
KEYLESS GO key does not light
up when tested. The KEYLESS GO key batteries
are discharged. X
Change the batteries (Y page 311). Practical advice
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Troubleshooting
306 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The vehicle cannot be started
using the KEYLESS GO key and
the KEYLESS GO button. The KEY-
LESS GO key is in the vehicle. A door is open. The key can there-
fore not be detected as easily. X
Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. You did not depress the brake
when starting the engine. X
Depress the brake and press the KEYLESS GO button. There is interference from a pow-
erful source of radio waves. X
Start your vehicle using the KEYLESS GO key in the ignition lock. You have lost the KEYLESS GO
key. X
Have the KEYLESS GO key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the manual locks changed too. Auxiliary heating/ventilation*
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
The auxiliary heating is not work-
ing. The fuel level is down to the
reserve level. X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. The battery is not sufficiently
charged. X
Charge the battery. The auxiliary heating is faulty. X
Have the auxiliary heating checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Practical advice
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