Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz CLS Operator's Manual

Parking
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Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened.
Parking

Important safety notes

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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 vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Risk of explosion or fire.
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
Open the driver's door.
X
The on-board electronics now have status 0. This is the same as the
SmartKey having been removed.
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
Unlock the vehicle (
X
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
X
Open the trunk lid.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 145).
Y
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
page 76).
Y
G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of the
R
parking position P.
start the engine.
R
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. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!
Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
etrain could be damaged.
page 78).
Y