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

Parking

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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.
Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, 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
equipment and become trapped. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
G Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0(
X
immediately and 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 155).
Y
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 155).
Y
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 139) in the ignition lock
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
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.
page 70).
Y