Mercedes-Benz 2006 C-Class - Manual (Page 295)

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Operation
At the gas station
Refueling
The fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks
the fuel filler flap.
1 To open the fuel filler flap
2 To insert the fuel filler cap
3 Supplemental tire inflation pressure in-
formation
̈ Turn the engine off by turning the
SmartKey to position 0.
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
̈ Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by arrow
1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
̈ Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
̈ Take off cap and set it in direction of
arrow
2 in the recess on the 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 up or
overfill.
Warning!
G
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
injury. Whenever you are around gasoline,
avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact,
extinguish all smoking materials. Never
allow sparks, flame or smoking materials
near gasoline!
Warning!
G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.