Parking - Mercedes-Benz G-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
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 defective.
There is a risk of fire or explosion.
Apply the parking brake.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position g (
X
remove it.
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
Open the rear door.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 119).
Y
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
X
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 119).
Y
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 104) immediately and
Y
page 63).
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.
page 64).
Y