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After filling the DEF tank, place DEF filler cap
1
on the filler neck and tighten it clockwise.
#
Remove tool
4
from DEF filler cap
1
and
store it in the vehicle tool kit.
#
Pull cover
3
on DEF filler cap
1
up over
holes
2
of DEF filler cap
1
, turn and
release.
#
Turn DEF filler cap
1
.
If DEF filler cap
1
turns freely, the DEF tank is
closed.
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WARNING Risk of fire caused by hot
exhaust system parts
Flammable materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite.
#
Park the vehicle so that no flammable
material can come into contact with hot
vehicle components.
#
In particular, do not park on dry grass-
land or harvested grain fields.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury due
to children left unattended in the vehicle
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could, in particular:
R
open doors, thereby endangering other
persons or road users.
R
get out and be struck by oncoming traffic.
R
operate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example.
In addition, the children could also set the
vehicle in motion, for example by:
R
releasing the parking brake.
R
changing the transmission position.
R
starting the vehicle.
#
Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
#
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
#
Keep the vehicle SmartKey out of reach
of children.
*
NOTE Damage to the vehicle or the drive-
train due to rolling away
#
Always park your vehicle safely and
according to legal requirements.
#
Always properly secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
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WARNING Risk of accident and injury if
parking brake is not applied
If you park the vehicle with the transmission in
park position
j
and the parking brake is not
engaged, the vehicle may roll away.
Engaging park position
j
is not a fully ade-
quate replacement for the parking brake.
There is a risk of accident and injury!
#
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
as described below.
Observe the following points to ensure that the
vehicle is properly secured against rolling away
unintentionally.
#
Always apply the parking brake.
#
Vehicles with automatic transmission: Engage
transmission position
j
.
#
On uphill or downhill inclines: Secure the rear
axle with a chock or an object without any
sharp edges.
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You can operate the side windows for five
minutes after you have switched off the vehi-
cle.
Applying or releasing the parking brake lever
&
WARNING Risk of skidding or an accident
by braking with the parking brake
If you have to brake your vehicle with the park-
ing brake, the braking distance is considerably
longer and the wheels may lock. There is an
increased risk of skidding and/or accident.
#
Only brake the vehicle with the parking
brake if the service brake has failed.
#
In this case, do not apply the parking
brake with too much force.
#
If the wheels lock, immediately release
the parking brake as much as required
for the wheels to turn again.
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