Refueling; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Problems with the transmission
Problem
The transmission has
problems shifting gear.
The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer shifts into all of
the gears.
Reverse gear can no
longer be engaged.

Refueling

Important safety notes

G WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
Wash away fuel from skin immediately
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using soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
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immediately rinse them thoroughly with
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
X
workshop immediately.
The transmission is in emergency mode.
Stop the vehicle.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the engine.
X
Shift the transmission to position D.
X
Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist
X
workshop immediately.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
R
assistance without delay. Do not induce
vomiting.
Immediately change out of clothing which
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has come into contact with fuel.
G
WARNING
Electrostatic buildup can create sparks and
ignite fuel vapors. There is a risk of fire and
explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening
the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. Any existing electrostatic buildup is
thereby discharged.
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the
ignition if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a
qualified specialist workshop and have the
fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
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