SMART forfour - Parking

Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
Fuel is leaking from
the vehicle.
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G
WARNING
There is a risk of fire or explosion.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in
the ignition lock and remove it
immediately (Y page 121).
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap
cannot be opened.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
X
Unlock the vehicle (Y page 69).
The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle using the key element in the emergency
lock (Y page 74).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
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-
rial can come into contact with hot vehicle
components. In particular, do not park on
dry grassland or harvested grain fields.
G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the
vehicle,
they
may be able to set the vehicle
in motion if, for example, they:
R
release the parking brake
R
shift the automatic transmission out of
park position P or shift manual trans-
mission into neutral
R
start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle
equipment and become trapped. There is a
risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unattended in the vehicle.
!
Always secure the vehicle correctly
against rolling away. Otherwise, the
vehicle or its drivetrain could be dam-
aged.
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