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Replace fuel filler cap
2
and turn it clock‐
wise.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is
closed fully.
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Open the front left-hand door.
#
Close fuel filler flap
1
.
%
Vehicles with a diesel engine and incor‐
rect fueling protector against refueling
with gasoline: the filler neck is designed for
refueling at diesel filling pumps for passenger
vehicles.
%
Vehicles with a diesel engine without an
incorrect fueling protector: refueling pre‐
ferred at diesel filling pumps for passenger
vehicles. However, you can also refuel at a
diesel filling pump for trucks.
%
If the fuel tank has been run completely dry,
add at least 1.3 gal (5 l) of fuel.
Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
M
Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
#
Apply the parking brake.
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Switch off the engine.
#
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
#
Open the driver's door.
The on-board electronics are in position
g
. This corresponds to the
"key removed".
#
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
#
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start.
The fuel tank has been run completely dry.
#
Refuel the vehicle with at least 1.3 gal (5 l) of fuel.
#
Switch the ignition on for approximately ten seconds.
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Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it
runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
#
Switch the ignition on for approximately ten seconds.
#
Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it
runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
#
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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