Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, Owner'S Manual

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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M 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 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 179).
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 a maximum of ten seconds
(
Y
page 179).
X
Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten sec-
onds 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.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
Y
page 95).
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Refuelling
Driving
and
parking