Mercedes-Benz CLS 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G
WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it
immediately (
Y
page 147).
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 147).
X
Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds
until it runs smoothly.
or
X
Start the engine using the touch-start function. To do this, turn
the key to position 3 in the ignition lock and then release it
immediately (
Y
page 147).
If the engine does not start:
X
Turn the ignition on again a maximum of ten seconds
(
Y
page 147).
X
Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten sec-
onds until it runs smoothly.
or
X
Start the engine again via the touch-start function.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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and
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