Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
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Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
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Apply the parking brake.
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Switch off the engine.
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Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
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Open the driver's door.
The on-board electronics are in position
g
. This corresponds to the
"key removed".
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Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start.
The fuel tank has been run completely dry.
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Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 l of fuel.
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Switch the ignition on for approximately ten seconds.
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Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it
runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
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Switch the ignition on for approximately ten seconds.
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Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds until it
runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
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Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
AdBlue
®
Notes on AdBlue
®
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NOTE When you open the AdBlue
®
tank,
small amounts of ammonia vapour may
escape.
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Only fill the AdBlue
®
tank in well-ventila‐
ted areas.
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Do not let AdBlue
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come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothes.
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Keep AdBlue
®
away from children.
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NOTE Do not ingest AdBlue
®
.
If AdBlue
®
is swallowed:
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Immediately rinse out your mouth thor‐
oughly.
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Drink plenty of water.
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Seek medical attention immediately.
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NOTE Damage caused by additives in
AdBlue
®
or by diluting AdBlue
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The AdBlue
®
exhaust gas aftertreatment sys‐
tem could be destroyed by the following:
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additives in AdBlue
®
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diluting AdBlue
®
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Only use AdBlue
®
in accordance with
ISO 22241.
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Do not mix additives.
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Do not dilute AdBlue
®
.
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NOTE Damage and malfunctions caused
by impurities in AdBlue
®
Impurities in AdBlue
®
result in the following:
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higher emission values
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damage to the catalytic converter
Driving and parking 141