Fuel filler flap emergency release
The emergency release is located in the luggage
compartment, on the right-hand side when
viewed in the direction of travel, behind the rear
wall trim.
X
Open the rear door.
X
Pull off edge protection
;
.
X
Remove rear wall trim
:
.
X
Pull emergency release
=
in the direction of
the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is released.
X
Open the fuel filler flap (
Y
page 109).
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 parking brake.
X
Turn the key to position
g
(
Y
page 96) immediately and remove it.
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
Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds(
Y
page 96).
X
Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X
Switch on the ignition for approximately 10 seconds(
Y
page 96).
X
Start the engine continuously for up to 40 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
110
Refuelling
Driving
and
parking
