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Closing the fuel filler flap
X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
i
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
i
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes. The ; Check Engine warning
lamp may also light up. A message appears
in the multifunction display (Y page 221).
For further information on warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, see
(Y page 239).
Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and MM Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G
WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
X
Turn the SmartKey immediately to position u in the ignition lock
(Y page 126) and remove it.
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
X
Unlock the vehicle (Y page 74).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 76).
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
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system or
exhaust gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the
vehicle which are hot. Take particular care
not to park on dry grassland or harvested
grain fields.
G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P.
R
start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
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Parking
Driving and parking
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