Mercedes-Benz 2005 C 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual page 290

Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow 1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
Take off the cap and set it in direction
of arrow 3 the recess on the fuel filler
flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or
overfill.
Warning!
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump noz-
zle, which could cause personal injury.
Replace the fuel cap by turning it clock-
wise.
You should hear the fuel cap engage.
Close the fuel filler flap.
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Use only premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet.
Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by
a label reading Premium gasoline or
E85 only! on the fuel filler flap.
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For more information, see "Flexible
Fuel Vehicles" ( page 431).
Operation
At the gas station
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the ú malfunc-
tion indicator lamp (USA only) or the
± malfunction indicator lamp
(Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see "Practical
hints" section ( page 342).
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