Parking; Problems With Fuel And The Fuel Tank - Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2019 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
vehicle which are hot. Take particular care
not to park on dry grassland or harvested
grain fields.
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could:
operate the vehicle's equipment
R
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G
WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function or KEYLESS‑GO
Open the driver's door.
X
The vehicle electronics are now in position g. This is the same
as the SmartKey being removed from the ignition.
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 jam-
med.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 69).
Y
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
R
park position j
start the engine
R
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Never leave children or animals unattended
in the vehicle.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies for the Digital Vehicle Key if the
"Digital Vehicle Key" function is activated via
Mercedes me connect.
!
Always secure the vehicle correctly against
rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle or its
drivetrain could be damaged.
Parking
page 76).
Y
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