You will see the symbol ‘‘ ,’’ or
the symbol with a ‘‘WATER IN
FUEL FILTER’’ message on the
multi-information display when water
stays in the fuel system. Contact
your dealer as soon as possible (see
page ).
The fuel filter should be drained of
water according to the time and
distance recommendations in the
maintenance schedule.
The fuel filter should be replaced
accordingtothetimeanddistance
recommendations in the mainte-
nance schedule.
It is recommended to replace the
fuel filter every 40,000 km (25,000
miles), or 2 years (except EU, South
Africa and Russia)/every 45,000 km,
or 3 years (South Africa and Russia),
if the fuel you are using is suspected
to be contaminated. In a high dust
environment, the filter may become
clogged sooner.
Have a qualified technician change
the fuel filter. Since the fuel system
is under pressure, fuel can spray out
and create a hazard if all fuel line
connections are not handled
correctly.
After the vehicle has been stored for
an extended period, the engine may
not start. If water has accumulated in
the fuel system, you will see the
symbol on the multi-information
display when you turn the ignition
switch to the ON (II) position. This
mayalsobecausedbyairinthefuel
system. In this case, follow the
procedure for
(see page ).
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Draining Water
(Diesel models only)
Fuel Filter
Priming the Fuel
System
On European models
Fuel Filter
Maintenance
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