Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2011, Owner'S Manual

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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 72).
or
X
Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(
Y
page 73).
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
Only remove the key from the ignition lock
when the vehicle is stationary, as you cannot
steer the vehicle when the key is removed.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. They might release the electric parking
brake. This could lead to a serious or fatal
accident.
G
WARNING
Under no circumstances should the exhaust
system come into contact with flammable
materials such as dry grass or petrol, for
example. Do not park the vehicle on dry grass-
land or harvested grain fields. The hot exhaust
system could otherwise ignite the flammable
material and set the vehicle on fire.
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, turn the
front wheels towards the kerb.
Switching off the engine
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the engine is not running, there is no power
assistance for the steering and brakes. Steer-
ing and braking then requires significantly
greater effort.
As a result, you might lose control of the vehi-
cle, cause an accident and injure yourself and
others.
Therefore, do not switch off the engine while
you are driving.
Vehicles with manual transmission
X
Shift to either first gear or reverse gear R.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition
lock and remove it.
The immobiliser is activated.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
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Parking
Driving
and
parking