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

Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can-
not 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.
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
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
G Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
Set the Start/Stop button to key position 0 immediately.
X
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 jam-
med.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 68).
Y
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.
! If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the transmis-
sion directly from D to R, from R to D or
directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in trans-
mission position D or R, park position P is
otherwise engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle
or its drivetrain could be damaged.
Parking
131
page 70).
Y
Z