Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 292)

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Operation
At the gas station
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At the gas station
Refueling
The fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the
SmartKey automatically locks and unlocks
the fuel filler flap.
1 To open fuel filler flap
2 To insert fuel filler cap
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
̈ Open fuel filler flap by pushing at point
indicated by arrow
1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
̈ Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise
and hold on to it until possible pressure
is released.
̈ Take off fuel filler cap and set it in
direction of arrow
2 in the recess on
the inside of fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
̈ Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top off or
overfill.
̈ Replace the fuel filler cap by turning it
clockwise until it audibly engages.
Warning!
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Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate-
rials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish
all smoking materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging to
your health.
i In case that the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the opening
mechanism is clamping, contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
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Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump noz-
zle, which could cause personal injury.
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