Fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X
Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
X
Turn the key to position 0 (
Y
page 192) in the ignition lock
immediately and remove it.
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened.
The fuel filler flap is not released.
Or:
The key batteries are discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
Y
page 393).
Or:
X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(
Y
page 392).
The fuel filler flap is released, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel tank in a vehi-
cle with a diesel engine
has been run com-
pletely dry and the
engine will not start.
There is air in the fuel system.
X
Refuel the vehicle (at least 5 litres).
X
Turn the ignition on for at least 10 seconds. Turn the key to
position 2 (
Y
page 192) in the ignition lock.
X
Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X
Turn the ignition on again for at least 10 seconds. Turn the key
to position 2 (
Y
page 192) in the ignition lock.
X
Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
If the engine still does not start after three attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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