Parking; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

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

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
materials come into contact with parts of the
vehicle 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
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G WARNING
There is a risk of fire or explosion.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove
X
it immediately ( page 135).
Y
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
Unlock the vehicle (
X
or
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
X
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 71).
Y
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
releasing the parking brake
R
shifting the automatic transmission out of
R
the parking position P
starting the engine.
R
They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. 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.
Parking
155
page 72).
Y
Z