2007 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 460

Practical hints Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air may be sucked into the fuel system. If this happens, the ú malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on and the engine may not start immediately after refueling the vehicle. After refueling: Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. Do not depress the accelerator. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 ( page 38) for at least 10 seconds. Return the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( page 38). Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 ( page 38) and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge-free. If the engine does not start: Wait for approximately 2 minutes. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 ( page 38) and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge-free. If the engine still does not start, do not make any further attempts to start the engine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance ( page 297). i Where the ú malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) in the instrument cluster has been illuminated for the above condition, it will remain illuminated until the engine was cycled on and off four times in a row. 459