Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 152

Parking
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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened.
Parking
Important safety notes
WARNING
G
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.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
G WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 (
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.
or
The SmartKey batteries are discharged.
Unlock the vehicle (
X
or
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
X
Open the rear door.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 149).
Y
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 149).
Y
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 133) immediately and
Y
page 68).
Y
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
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.
page 69).
Y