Mercedes-Benz SLR-Class 2009 - Manual (Page 248)

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Operation
At the gas station
̈ Replace fuel filler cap by turning it
clockwise until it audibly engages.
̈ Close the fuel filler flap until you hear
the latch close shut.
Check regularly and before a long trip
1 Coolant
2 Engine oil
3 Brake fluid
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.
i Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin pre-
vents closing after you have locked the vehicle.
i For more information on gasoline, see “Pre-
mium unleaded gasoline” ( ୴ page 396), see “Fu-
el requirements” ( ୴ page 397), or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or visit
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Leaving the engine running and the fuel filler cap
open can cause the
ú malfunction indicator
lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indica-
tor lamp (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
୴ page 309).
i Opening the hood, see ( ୴ page 250).
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