Owners Manual

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The fuel tank has run
completely dry.
There is air in the fuel system.
X
Bleed the fuel system (Y page 224).
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
Risk of explosion
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion.
X
Switch off the ignition immediately.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine
Draining the fuel filter
If the : indicator lamp lights up, you must
drain the fuel filter.
!
When the : indicator lamp lights up,
drain the fuel filter with water separator
immediately. Otherwise, the engine may be
damaged.
%Environmental note
When handling, storing and disposing of
diesel and diesel mixtures, please observe
the relevant regulations.
To this end, have the fuel filter with water
separator drained at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The fuel filter with water separator is in the
engine compartment.
X
Apply the parking brake and move the
automatic transmission selector lever to
position P.
X
Switch off the engine and open the hood
(Y page 171).
X
Place a suitable receptacle under drain
hose :.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
X
Open drain plug ; immediately until liquid
flows out of drain hose :. Make sure that
the liquid flows into the receptacle under
drain hose :.
X
Close drain plug ; as soon as
approximately 0.2 US qt (0.2 l) of liquid has
been collected.
i
After 30 seconds the electric fuel pump
automatically stops the liquid from draining
out.
X
After draining, turn the key back to
position 0 in the ignition lock.
X
Dispose of the collected liquid in an
environmentally responsible manner, e.g.
at a qualified specialist workshop.
X
Drain the fuel filter again if the :
indicator lamp remains lit.
!
If the : indicator lamp does not go out
after draining for the second time, have the
Engine
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Practical advice
Z