2005-2010 Mercedes B Class SUV Driving and parking -> Refuelling User Manual
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Problems with the transmission
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The transmission is losing oil.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all of
the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
X
Stop.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait at least 10seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately.
Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling.
G
WARNING
Avoid contact with fuels.
It is hazardous to your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuels or you
breathe in fuel vapours.
G
WARNING
Do not use petrol to refuel a diesel tank.Never
mix diesel with petrol. Doing so could damage
the fuel system and the engine. The vehicle
could also catch fire.
!
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Even small
amounts of the wrong fuel result in damage
to the fuel system and the engine.
!
Do not switch on the ignition if you acci-
dentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Other-
wise, the fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify
a qualified specialist workshop and have
the fuel tank and fuel lines drained com-
pletely.
!
Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
!
Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
!
Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel
can. The fuel lines and/or the diesel injec-
tion system could otherwise be blocked by
particles from the fuel can.
Further information on fuel and on fuel grades
can be found in the "Fuel" section
(Y page 312).
Refuelling
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Driving and parking
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Refuelling
Fuel fillerflap
:
To open the fuel filler flap
;
Tyre pressure table
=
To insertthe fuel filler cap
?
Fuel type to be refuelled
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you open or close the vehicle
with the key.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
æ in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
Opening
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
X
Turn the fuel filler flap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap =.
X
Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
X
Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i
Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
Closing
X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
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Refuelling
Driving and parking
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 the fuel tank is faulty.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately and
remove it (Y page 127).
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine does not
start.
The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com-
pletely dry.
X
Refuel the vehicle with at least 5litres of diesel.
X
Turn the ignition on for around 10 seconds(Y page 127).
X
Start the engine continuously for up to 10 seconds until it runs
smoothly.
or
X
Start the engine using the touch-startfunction.To do this, turn
the key to position 3 in the ignition lock and then release it
immediately (Y page 127).
If the engine does not start:
X
Turn the ignition on again for approximately
10 seconds(Y page 127).
X
Start the engine again continuously for up to 10 seconds until
it runs smoothly.
or
X
Start the engine again via the touch-start function.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Refuelling
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Driving and parking
Z
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The key battery is discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle (Y page 72).
or
X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 73).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Only remove the key from the ignition lock
when the vehicle is stationary, as you cannot
steer the vehicle when the key is removed.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. They might release the electric parking
brake. This could lead to aserious or fatal
accident.
G
WARNING
Under no circumstances should the exhaust
system come into contact with flammable
materials such as dry grass or petrol, for
example. Do not park the vehicle on dry grass-
land or harvested grain fields. The hot exhaust
system could otherwise ignite the flammable
material and set the vehicle on fire.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
R
the electric parking brake must be applied.
R
on vehicles with manual transmission,
engage first gear or reverse gear.
R
on vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission must be in position P and
the transmission position display must
show P in the multifunction display.
R
the key must be removed from the ignition
lock.
R
on uphill or downhill gradients, turn the
frontwheels towards the kerb.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the engine is not running, there is no power
assistance for the steering and brakes. Steer-
ing and braking then requires significantly
greater effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehi-
cle, cause an accident and injure yourself and
others.
Therefore, do not switch off the engine while
you are driving.
Vehicles with manual transmission
X
Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
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