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

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
Do not park this vehicle in areas where
combustible materials can come into contact
with the hot exhaust system. Do not park the
vehicle on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields. Combustible materials, such as grass,
hay or leaves could be ignited by the hot
exhaust system and cause a vehicle fire.
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 (
immediately and remove it.
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The SmartKey batteries are discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
or
X
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
X
Open the rear door.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
( Y page 126).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
( Y page 126).
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Y page 115) in the ignition lock
Y
page 60).
Unintended vehicle movement can cause
serious personal injury or damage to the
vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain. To reduce
such risks, always do the following before
turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle:
keep your right foot on the brake pedal.
R
engage the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission into park
R
position P.
slowly release the brake pedal.
R
when parked on an incline, always turn the
R
front wheels towards the road curb.
Parking
127
Y
page 61).
Z