Problems with fuel and the fuel tank, Parking, Important safety notes – Mercedes-Benz E-Cab 2012 Owners Manual User Manual

Page 160: Switching off the engine, Driving and parking

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Problems with fuel and the fuel tank

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.

G

Risk of explosion or fire

The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.

X

Turn the SmartKey to position

0(

Y

page 145) in the ignition lock

immediately and remove it.

X

Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.

The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The SmartKey battery is discharged.

X

Unlock the vehicle (

Y

page 70).

or

X

Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (

Y

page 73).

The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.

X

Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

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.
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:

R

keep your right foot on the brake pedal.

R

engage the parking brake.

R

shift the automatic transmission to park
position

P.

R

slowly release the brake pedal.

R

when parked on an incline, always turn the
front wheels towards the road curb.

R

turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position

0 and remove the SmartKey from

the ignition lock, or press the KEYLESS-GO
Start/Stop button.

R

take the SmartKey with you and lock the
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.

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Parking

Driving and parking

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