Operation, At the gas station – Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2010 Owners Manual User Manual
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switch on the ignition. Otherwise the
incorrect or non-approved fuel will get into
the fuel lines. The fuel system must be
drained completely. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to have the fuel
system drained completely.
!
To prevent damage to the catalytic
converters, only use premium unleaded
gasoline in this vehicle.
Any noticeable irregularities in engine
operation should be repaired promptly.
Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may
reach the catalytic converter, causing it to
overheat and potentially start a fire.
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline with
a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91
(average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump. Please
contact gas station personnel in case
labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(
page 262), see “Fuel requirements”
page 263), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, or visit
(USA only).
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the
SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks the
fuel filler flap.
i
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, see “Fuel filler
flap” (
The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand
side of the vehicle towards the rear.
X
Turn off the engine.
i
Leaving the engine running and the fuel
filler cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the
malfunction indicator lamp = (USA
only) or ; (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see also “Practical
hints” (
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
X
Opening: Press fuel filler flap : at the
point indicated by the arrow.
X
Turn fuel filler cap ; counterclockwise.
X
Take off fuel filler cap ;.
!
The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel
filler neck. Do not drop the cap. It could
damage the vehicle paint finish.
X
Place fuel filler cap ; in direction of arrow
into the holder.
X
Fully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel.
X
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out –
do not top off or overfill.
!
When refueling the vehicle, make certain
that no gasoline comes into contact with
the rear side marker to prevent damaging
the lens.
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