Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2011, 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 faulty.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and
remove it (
Y
page 155).
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 around 10 seconds(
Y
page 155).
X
Start the engine continuously for up to 10 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 155).
If the engine does not start:
X
Turn the ignition on again for approximately
10 seconds(
Y
page 155).
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:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Refuelling
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Driving
and
parking
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