Switching Off; Parking - Mercedes-Benz 2011 GLK-Class Operator's Manual

Parking

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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.
Parking
Important safety notes
G
Warning!
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement may result in serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the
following before turning off the engine and
leaving the vehicle:
Keep right foot on the brake pedal.
R
Engage the parking brake.
R
Shift the automatic transmission into park
R
position P.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
X
Turn the key to position 0(
immediately and remove it.
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The key batteries are discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
X
Open the tailgate.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
Y
( page 141).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
( Y page 141).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Y page 129) in the ignition lock
Slowly release the brake pedal.
R
When parked on an incline, always turn the
R
front wheels towards the road curb.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
R
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, or press the KEYLESS-
GO start/stop button.
Take the SmartKey with you and lock the
R
vehicle when leaving.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
G
Warning
Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. With the engine
not running, there is no power assistance for
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