Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 179

Refuelling
176
Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The engine does not
start.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and
X
remove it ( page 159).
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 159).
Y
Start the engine continuously for up to ten seconds until it runs
X
smoothly.
or
Start the engine using the touch-start function. To do this, turn
X
the key to position 3 in the ignition lock and then release it
immediately ( page 159).
Y
If the engine does not start:
Turn the ignition on again for approximately ten seconds
X
( page 159).
Y
Start the engine again continuously for up to ten 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