Parking - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Owner's Manual

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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-
rial can come into contact with hot vehicle
components. In particular, do not 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
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.
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
X
( page 96).
Y
Open the boot lid or the tailgate.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 202).
Y
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
G WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of park
R
position P or shift manual transmission into
neutral
start the engine
R
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle
or its drivetrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is safeguarded
against rolling away unintentionally:
the parking brake must be applied
R
on vehicles with manual transmission,
R
engage 1st gear or reverse gear
on vehicles with automatic transmission,
R
the transmission must be in position P and
Parking
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