Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
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M
Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
There is a risk of fire or explosion.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS
‑
GO:
X
Open the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0. This is the same as the
key having been removed.
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 completely
dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel.
X
Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds (
Y
page 139).
X
Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it
runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X
Turn the ignition on again for a maximum of ten seconds
(
Y
page 139).
X
Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten seconds
until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
Y
page 74).
The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element (
Y
page 76).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rial can come into contact with hot vehicle
components. In particular, do not park on dry
grassland or harvested grain fields.
Parking
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Driving
and
parking
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