Starting The Engine; Parking - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual

Problem
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened.

Parking

Important safety notes
G WARNING
If flammable materials such as leaves, grass
or twigs are exposed to prolonged contact to
parts of the exhaust system that heat up, they
could ignite. 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.
G WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The key battery is discharged.
Unlock the vehicle (
X
or
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
X
( page 78).
Y
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 77).
Y
G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they could set the vehicle in motion by,
for example:
releasing the parking brake
R
shifting an automatic transmission out of
R
parking position P
shifting a manual transmission into neutral
R

starting the engine

R
They could also operate vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
! A moving vehicle can lead to damage to
the vehicle or damage to the drive train.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
the parking brake must be applied.
R
on vehicles with manual transmission,
R
engage first gear or reverse gear.
on vehicles with automatic transmission,
R
the transmission must be in position P and
the key must be removed from the ignition
lock.
on uphill or downhill gradients, the front
R
wheels must be turned towards the kerb.
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