Parking - Mercedes-Benz 2016 Metris Operator's Manual

Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
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Environmental note
If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a
danger to persons and the environment. Do
not allow fuels to run into the sewage system,
the surface waters, the ground water or into
the ground.
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Do not switch on the ignition if you acciden-
tally refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the
fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify a qualified
specialist workshop and have the fuel tank
and fuel lines drained completely.
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Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
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Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
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Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection sys-
tem could be blocked by particles from the
fuel can.
You will find further information about fuel and
fuel grades under "Service products and capaci-
ties" ( page 297).
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Refueling procedure
Fuel filler flap
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Fuel filler cap
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= Tire pressure plate (
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? Fuel filler neck
Fuel filler flap : is on the left side of the vehicle
behind the front door. It is only possible to open
fuel filler flap : when the front door is open.
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Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
If your vehicle is losing fuel, the fuel lines or the
fuel tank are defective.
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Important safety notes
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Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system or exhaust
gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the vehi-
cle which are hot. Take particular care not to
park on dry grassland or harvested grain
fields.
page 271)
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Open the front left-hand door first, and then
fuel filler flap :.
Close all vehicle doors to prevent fuel vapors
from entering the vehicle interior.
Turn fuel filler cap ; counter-clockwise,
remove it and let it hang from the strap.
Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into tank ? and refuel.
Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off. Fuel may otherwise leak out.
Replace tank filler cap ; on tank ? and turn
clockwise.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is
closed fully.
Open the front left-hand door first, and then
close filler flap :.
Turn the key immediately to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
Do not restart the engine under any circum-
stances.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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