Refueling - Mercedes-Benz SL SERIES Operator's Manual

Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni-
tion if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a quali-
fied specialist workshop and have the fuel
tank and fuel lines drained completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection
system could be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
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 603).
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Refueling

General information
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle
with the key or using KEYLESS-GO.
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.
Opening the fuel filler flap
To open the fuel filler flap
:
To insert the fuel filler cap
;
Tire pressure table
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Instruction label for fuel type to be refu-
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eled
Switch the engine off.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock.
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
X
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise
X
and remove it.
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
X
bracket on the inside of 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.
i
Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
X
clockwise until it engages audibly.
Close the fuel filler flap.
X
i
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
Refueling
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