Self-help160Self-helpDiesel fuel system , bleedingNev er let the tank run dry . If controlindica tor Y illuminates, refuel as soon a spossible.It is p ossib le to restart the engine if the ta nkha s b een run dry . A delayed start can beexp ected. S witch on the ignition three tim esfor a pprox. 15 seconds. Then try to startthe engine for no more than 40 seconds. Ifthe engine will not sta rt, wait at least10 seconds before trying aga in. If theengine w ill still not start, consult awork shop.StartingDo not sta rt wit h quick chargerThis prevents d amage to electroniccomponents.Do not sta rt by pushing or tow ingBecause your vehicle is fitted with acataly tic converter, it must not be startedby pushing or towing - see pa ge 130.The v ehicle can only be started using jum pleads - see following p ages.Diesel fuel system, bleeding . .... .... ..... 160Starting .... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 160Starting the engine w ith jump lead s 3 161Towing the v ehicle... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 163Towing service ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 164Towing another vehicle.... ..... .... .... ..... 164Jac k and v ehicle tools 3 .. ..... .... .... ..... 165Warning triangle ¨ 3, First-aidkit + 3 ... .... .... ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 166Tem porary spare wheel 3 .... .... .... ..... 166Wheel chang ing ... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 167Electrical system .. .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 170Fuses and the most important c ircuitsthey p rotect .. ..... .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 171Bulb replacem ent .... ..... .... ..... .... .... ..... 1749 WarningDisregard of the instructions may lead toinjuries or endanger life. Vehiclepassengers must be informedaccordingly. 9 Warnin gIf the v ehicle battery requires chargingwhilst still in the vehicle, ensure there isadeq uate ventila tion in and around thebattery compartment to prevent risk ofexp losion.