Switching Off - Mercedes-Benz SL 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
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
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 Solutions
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G
WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 immediately and remove it
X
( page 124).
Y
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
Unlock the vehicle (
X
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
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
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!
Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its driv-
etrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
the electric parking brake must be applied.
R
the transmission must be in position P.
R
the SmartKey must be removed from the igni-
R
tion lock.
the front wheels must be turned towards the
R
curb on steep uphill or downhill gradients.
Switching off the engine
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
Parking
page 73).
Y
Z
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