Mercedes-Benz GT S 2016, Operator'S Manual

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Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
This section provides descriptions of and solutions to safety-relevant problems. Descriptions
of and solutions to further problems can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Risk of explosion or fire.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Open the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0 . This is the same as
the SmartKey having been removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition lock:
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
G WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
G WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R
release the parking brake.
R
shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P .
R
start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
!
If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the transmis-
sion directly from D to R , from R to D or
directly to P .
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in trans-
mission position D or R , park position P is
otherwise engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged.
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Parking
Driving
and
par
king