Mercedes-Benz 2013 CLA Class - Manual (Page 164)

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The key battery is discharged.
X Unlock the vehicle ( Y page 77).
or
X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(
Y page 77).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If flammable materials such as leaves, grass
or twigs are exposed to prolonged contact to
parts of the exhaust system that heat up, they
could ignite. 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
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they could set the vehicle in motion by,
for example:
R releasing the parking brake
R
shifting an automatic transmission out of
parking position
P
R shifting a manual transmission into neutral
R
starting the engine
They could also operate vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle
or its drivetrain could be damaged.
To ensure that the vehicle is secured against
rolling away unintentionally:
R
the electric parking brake must be applied.
R
on vehicles with manual transmission,
engage first gear or reverse gear.
R
on vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission must be in position
P and
the transmission position display must
show
P in the multifunction display.
R
the key must be removed from the ignition
lock.
R
on uphill or downhill gradients, the front
wheels must be turned towards the kerb.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position
N when you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of
an accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position
P. Prevent the parked vehi-
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Parking
Driving and parking