Refueling - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Problems with the automatic transmission
Problem
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no lon-
ger changes gear.
You hear a warning tone. You have:

Refueling

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into second gear and reverse gear.
Stop the vehicle.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock.
X
Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D or R.
X
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into second gear; if R is
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist workshop
X
immediately.
switched off the engine
R
opened the driver's door
R
not shifted the selector lever to position P
R
Shift the selector lever to position P.
X
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
Wash away fuel from skin immediately
R
using soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
R
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
R
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
Immediately change out of clothing which
R
has come into contact with fuel.
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel result in damage to the fuel system
and engine.
!
Do not switch on the ignition if you acciden-
tally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the
fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify a qualified
specialist workshop and have the fuel tank
and fuel lines drained completely.
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