Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
X
Turn the key to position 0(
Y
page 139) in the ignition lock
immediately and remove it.
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 five litres of diesel.
X
Turn the ignition on for at least 10 seconds (
Y
page 139).
X
Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X
Turn the ignition on again for approximately 10 seconds
(
Y
page 139).
X
Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds 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.
or
The key battery is discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
Y
page 72).
or
X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(
Y
page 74).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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