Problems With The Fuel And Fuel Tank - Mercedes-Benz A-Class Series Owner's Manual

Refuelling
126

Problems with the fuel and fuel tank

Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The engine will not
start.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
Turn the key to position 0(
X
immediately and remove it.
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 at least 10 seconds (
X
Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
X
smoothly.
or
Start the engine via the touch-start function. To do this, turn the
X
key to position 3(
Y
release it immediately.
If the engine does not start:
Turn the ignition on again for approximately 10 seconds
X
( page 111).
Y
Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
X
it runs smoothly.
or
Start the engine again via the touch-start function.
X
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 111) in the ignition lock
Y
page 111) in the ignition lock and then
page 111).
Y