Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010, 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.
G Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
X
Turn the key to position 0(
Y
page 135) in the ignition lock
immediately and remove it.
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The key batteries are discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
Y
page 66).
or
X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(
Y
page 67).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel tank in a diesel
engine vehicle has
been run completely
dry and the engine will
not start.
There is air in the fuel system.
X
Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel.
X
Turn the ignition on for at least 10 seconds. Turn the key to
position 2(
Y
page 135) in the ignition lock.
X
Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
or
X
Start the engine via the touch-start function. To do this, turn the
key to position 3(
Y
page 135) in the ignition lock and then
release it immediately.
The fuel system is now free of air.
If the engine does not start:
X
Turn the ignition on again for at least 10 seconds. Turn the key
to position 2(
Y
page 135) in the ignition lock.
X
Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
or
X
Start the engine again via the touch-start function.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
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