Switching Off; Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Parking
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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

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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.
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 to park
R
position P.
slowly release the brake pedal.
R
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
G
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the ignition lock immediately
and remove it ( Y page 135).
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 battery is discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
or
X
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Y page 68).
when parked on an incline, always turn the
R
front wheels towards the road curb.
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
R
position 0 and remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock, or press the KEYLESS-GO
Start/Stop button.
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
R
vehicle when leaving.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle
has come to a complete stop. With the engine
not running, there is no power assistance for
the brake and steering systems. In this case,
it is important to keep in mind that a
considerably higher degree of effort is
necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
Y page 70).