Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X
Solutions
The fuel tank in a diesel
engine vehicle has
been run completely
dry and the engine will
not start.
There is air in the fuel system.
X
Fill the fuel tank (min. 5 litres).
X
Turn the ignition on for at least 10 seconds. Turn the key to
position 2 (
Y
page 61) 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 61) in the ignition lock.
X
Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
If the engine still won't start after three attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X
Solutions
The engine will not
start. You can hear the
starter motor operat-
ing.
R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R
There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
R
The on-board voltage is too low because the starter battery is
too weak or discharged.
X
Turn the key back to position 0 (
Y
page 61)in the ignition lock
before the next starting attempt.
X
Try to start the engine again (
Y
page 83). When doing so,
remember that excessively long and frequent attempts to start
the engine will drain the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine will not
start. You can hear the
starter motor operat-
ing. The reserve fuel
warning lamp is on and
the fuel gauge
shows 0.
The fuel tank has been run dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle.
X
Bleed the fuel system (
Y
page 206).
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