2011 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 144

142 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 129) 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 71). X Open the tailgate. X Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release (Y page 141). 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 141). 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 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: RKeep RSlowly release the brake pedal. RWhen parked on an incline, always turn the RTurn front wheels towards the road curb. the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press the KEYLESSGO start/stop button. RTake 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 right foot on the brake pedal. the parking brake. RShift the automatic transmission into park position P. REngage