Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class 2013 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 129)

Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
X Set the Start/Stop button to key position 0 immediately.
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 67).
or
X Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
Y
page 69).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
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
materials come into contact with parts of the
vehicle which are hot. Take particular care not
to park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
G WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could set it in motion by, for
example:
R releasing the parking brake
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
the parking position P
R starting the engine.
They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the
transmission directly from D to R, from R
to D or directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in
transmission position D or R, park position
P is otherwise engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
! Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the vehicle
or its drivetrain could be damaged.
Parking
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Driving
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