Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz CLS 2015 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 can-
not be opened.
Parking

Important safety notes

WARNING
G
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 vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
G WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
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, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
Open the driver's door.
X
The on-board electronics now have status 0. This is the same as
the SmartKey having been removed.
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
Open the trunk lid.
X
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
X
( page 169).
Y
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X
page 84).
Y
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.
page 86).
Y