Refueling; Refueling Process - Mercedes-Benz 2013 SL Operator's Manual

! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the
ignition 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. The repair
costs are high. Notify a qualified 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.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
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 579).
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Refueling

Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
To open the fuel filler flap
:
To insert the fuel filler cap
;
Tire pressure table
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Fuel type to be used
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The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you open or close the
vehicle with the SmartKey or with 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
Switch the engine off.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock.
KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door.
X
This corresponds to key position 0: "key
removed".
The driver's door can be closed again.
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
X
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
Open the fuel filler flap fully.
X
Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
X
and remove it.
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
X
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
X
pump nozzle into the tank 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 could leak out.
Closing
Place fuel filler cap on the fuel filler neck
X
and turn clockwise until it engages.
Close the fuel filler flap.
X
i
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
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