Mercedes-benz 2013 C Class Coupe User Manual download pdf (Page 159)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Vehicles with a petrol

engine:

The engine is not run-

ning smoothly and is

misfiring.

There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical

component of the engine management system.

Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.

Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-

verter and damage it.

Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist

workshop.

The coolant tempera-

ture display is showing

more than 120 †. The

coolant warning lamp

may also be on and a

warning tone may

sound.

The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine

is no longer being cooled sufficiently.

Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant

to cool down.

Check the coolant level (Y page 318). Observe the warning

notes as you do so and top up the coolant if necessary.

If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty.

The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled

sufficiently.

If the coolant temperature is below 120 †, you can continue

driving to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.

Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in

mountainous terrain and stop-start traffic.

Manual transmission

Gear lever

Reverse gear

1 to 6

Forward gears

Only engage gear when the clutch pedal

is depressed.

When shifting between 5th and 6th gear,

you should always push the gear lever all

the way to the right. Otherwise, you could

shift unintentionally into 3rd or 4th gear

and damage the transmission.

If you shift down at too high a speed (trans-

mission braking), this can cause the engine

to overrev, leading to engine damage.

Do not use the clutch bite point to keep the

vehicle stationary on uphill gradients.

There is otherwise a risk of damaging the

clutch.

On long and steep downhill gradients,

especially if the vehicle is laden or towing

a trailer, you must shift into gear 1, 2 or 3

in good time. This uses the engine's braking

effect. This relieves the load on the brake

system and prevents the brakes from over-

heating and wearing too quickly.

Manual transmission

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