Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2018 Operating Instructions Manual page 143

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