Problems with the fuel and fuel tank, Parking, Important safety notes – Mercedes-Benz E-Coupe 2011 Owners Manual User Manual

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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

0(

Y

page 151) 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

Unlock the vehicle (

Y

page 74).

or

X

Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (

Y

page 77).

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 such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. These materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement may result in serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, always do the
following before turning off the engine and
leaving the vehicle:

R

Keep right foot on the brake pedal.

R

Engage the 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.

Parking

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Driving and parking

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