Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2011 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 166)

Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle. G Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or fuel tank is defective.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0( Y page 149) in the ignition lock
immediately and remove it.
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened. The fuel filler flap is not released.
or
The SmartKey batteries are discharged.
X Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key ( Y page 77).
X Open the tailgate.
X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(
Y page 162).
The fuel filler flap is released, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(
Y page 162).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel tank in a diesel
engine vehicle has
been run completely
dry and the engine will
not start. There is air in the fuel system.
X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5.3 US qt (5 liters) of diesel.
X Turn the ignition on for at least 10 seconds. Turn the SmartKey
to position
2( Y page 149) in the ignition lock.
X Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X Turn the ignition on again for approximately 10 seconds. Turn
the SmartKey to position
2( Y page 149) in the ignition lock.
X Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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