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 using the emergency key element
(
Y
page 84).
X
Open the boot lid or the tailgate.
X
Manually unlock the fuel filler flap using the emergency release
(
Y
page 174).
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 could release the 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 parking brake must be firmly 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 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 parking brake firmly.
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Parking
Driving
and
parking
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