Parking - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

Parking

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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
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove
X
it immediately ( page 141).
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 using the mechanical key (
X
Open the trunk lid.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 157).
Y
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
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.
G
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R
R
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.
Y
WARNING
releasing the parking brake
shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
starting the engine.
page 76).