Mercedes-Benz 2016 GLE Operator's Manual page 166

Refueling
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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 vehi-
cle.
Preparing to refuel
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
Open the driver's door.
X
The on-board electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the SmartKey having been
removed.
The driver's door can be closed again.
Opening the fuel filler flap (except
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles)
To open the fuel filler flap
:
To insert the fuel filler cap
;
Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
=
Tire pressure table
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Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
X
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
X
remove it.
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on the
X
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.
Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler neck is
designed for refueling at diesel filling pumps.
Opening the fuel filler flap (PLUG-IN
HYBRID vehicles)
Pull switch ;.
X
Indicator lamp : flashes and the
Wait Depressurizing Tank
appears in the multifunction display.
If the fuel filler cap is unlocked, indicator
lamp : lights up.
The Tank is Depressurized Ready for
Refueling message appears in the multi-
function display.
Please be sure to observe the information on
refueling on the fuel filler flap.
There is a malfunction if:
indicator lamp : first flashes and then goes
R
out
the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp
R
lights up
i
From a speed of 1 mph (2 km/h), the fuel
filler flap can no longer be opened.
i
The unlocking process for the fuel filler cap
may take up to 15 minutes.
Please
message