Lockable filler cap
Example: DEF filler cap in the engine compartment
X
To open: switch off the ignition.
X
Open the hood (Y page 218).
X
Remove tool ? for unlocking tank filler
cap : from the footwell on the front-
passenger side (
Y page 240).
X
Pull cover = up, turn 90° and release.
X
Insert tool ? into hole ; of tank filler cap :.
X
Turn filler cap : counter-clockwise and
remove it. Make sure that tool ? remains in
tank filler cap : while doing so.
X
To close: replace filler cap : and turn it
clockwise until closed.
X
Pull tool ? out of tank filler cap : and stow
with the vehicle tool kit in the footwell on the
front-passenger side.
X
Pull cover = up over hole ; of tank filler
cap :, turn and release.
X
Turn tank filler cap :.
If tank filler cap : turns freely, the DEF tank
is closed.
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.
!
A moving vehicle can lead to damage to the
vehicle or damage to the drive train.
!
When the vehicle is parked, always remove
the key to prevent the battery from becoming
discharged.
On vehicles with a battery isolating switch,
switch off the power supply if the vehicle is to
be out of use for a longer period of time.
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Parking
Driving and parking