Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
ț An ignition cable may be damaged.
ț The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
ț Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
̈ Give very little gas.
̈ Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized 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.
̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
soon as possible and turn off the en-
gine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.
̈ Check the coolant level and add
coolant if necessary (
page 301).
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If anything blocks the windshield
wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch
them off immediately.
ț For safety reasons, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and remove
SmartKey from starter switch
before attempting to remove any
blockage.
ț Remove blockage.
ț Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If the windshield wipers fail to function
at all with combination switch in
position I,
ț set the combination switch to the
next higher wiper speed
ț have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center