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 faulty.
G
WARNING
There is a risk of fire or explosion.
X
Turn the key to position 0 immediately and remove it
(
Y
page 157).
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start.
The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com-
pletely dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel.
X
Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds
(
Y
page 157).
X
Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds
until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X
Turn the ignition on again a maximum of ten seconds
(
Y
page 157).
X
Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten sec-
onds until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
Y
page 83).
The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(
Y
page 85).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Refuelling
183
Driving
and
parking
Z
