2011 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 150

148 Parking Problems with the fuel and fuel tank Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions Driving and parking 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 131) 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 is not unlocked. or The key batteries are discharged. X Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (Y page 73). X Open the trunk lid. X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release (Y page 146). The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed. X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release (Y page 146). X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap cannot be opened. 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 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: RKeep REngage right foot on the brake pedal. the parking brake. transmission: Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R. RAutomatic transmission: Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the front wheels towards the road curb. RTurn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 0 and remove it from the ignition lock or press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button. RTake the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle when leaving. RManual