Mercedes-Benz 280 C, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel and fuel tank
Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions
Fuel is leaking from the vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is
damaged.
E
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and
remove it.
E
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion.
E
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap cannot be
opened. The fuel filler flap is not re-
leased.
E
Unlock the vehicle (
e
page 76).
The opening mechanism is
jammed.
E
Release the fuel filler flap by hand (
e
page 281).
The fuel tank has been run com-
pletely dry on a vehicle with a
diesel engine. There is air in the fuel system.
E
Refuel the vehicle.
E
Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds (key in
position
2 in the ignition lock)
E
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:
E
Wait two minutes.
E
Repeat the starting procedure for up to 40 seconds.
If the engine still does not start:
E
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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