Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 150

Refueling
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If you overfill the fuel tank, fuel could spray
out when the fuel pump nozzle is removed.
For further information on fuel and fuel quality
( page 349).
Y
Refueling
General information
Pay attention to the important safety notes
( page 147).
Y
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: pressure in the
fuel tank must be released before refueling.
Except PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: If you
unlock/lock the vehicle from the outside, the
fuel filler flap also unlocks/locks.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
Preparing to refuel
Switch off the engine.
X
Open the driver's door.
X
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
or, if the SmartKey is inserted in the ignition
lock:
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock.
Opening the fuel filler flap (except
PLUG-IN hybrid vehicles)
To open the fuel filler flap
:
To insert the fuel filler cap
;
Tire pressure table
=
Instruction label for fuel type to be refu-
?
eled
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
X
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
X
and remove it.
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on
X
the inside of the fuel filler flap.
Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
X
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
X
switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.