Mercedes-Benz A Series 2015 Owner's Manual page 186

Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The engine does not
start.
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G WARNING
There is a risk of fire or explosion.
Turn the key to position 0 immediately and remove it
X
( page 157).
Y
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com-
pletely dry.
Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel.
X
Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds
X
( page 157).
Y
Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds
X
until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
Turn the ignition on again a maximum of ten seconds
X
( page 157).
Y
Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten sec-
X
onds until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
Unlock the vehicle (
X
The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
X
( page 85).
Y
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 83).
Y
Refuelling
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