Problems with the fuel and fuel tank, Parking, Important safety notes – Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2011 User Manual
Page 318: Switching off the engine, Driving and parking
Problems with the fuel and 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 key to position
page 299) 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 key batteries are discharged.
X
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.
Parking
Important safety notes
G
Warning!
Do not park in areas where the hot exhaust
system could come into contact with
combustible materials. Combustible
materials such as grass, hay or leaves could
be ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Unintended vehicle movement could 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 right foot on the brake pedal.
R
Engage the electronic parking brake.
R
Shift the automatic transmission into 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 starter switch to
position
0 and remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch, 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