Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 151)

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 in the ignition lock immediately
and remove it (
Y
page 131).
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 cannot be unlocked using the button on the
SmartKey.
or
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
X Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
Y
page 70).
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. Do not park the vehicle on
dry grassland or harvested grain fields. These
materials could be ignited by the hot exhaust
system and cause a vehicle fire.
Vehicle movement can cause serious
personal injury or damage to the vehicle or
the vehicle drivetrain. Therefore, 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 manual transmission to first gear
or reverse gear R.
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.
R take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle when leaving.
G WARNING
Manual transmission: Wait until the vehicle is
stationary before removing the SmartKey
from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be
steered when the SmartKey is removed from
the starter switch.
Parking
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