At The Gas Station; Refueling - Mercedes-Benz 2006 C 55 AMG Operator's Manual

At the gas station

Refueling

Warning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
injury. Whenever you are around gasoline,
avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact,
extinguish all smoking materials. Never
allow sparks, flame or smoking materials
near gasoline!
The fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks
the fuel filler flap.
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In case that the central locking system
does not release the fuel filler flap, or
the opening mechanism is clamping,
notify Roadside Assistance or an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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1 To open the fuel filler flap
2 To insert the fuel filler cap
3 Supplemental tire inflation pressure
information
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Only use 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.
For more information on gasoline, see
"Premium unleaded gasoline"
( page 438) or the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet.
Operation
At the gas station
Turn the engine off by turning the
SmartKey to position 0.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by arrow 1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
Take off cap and set it in direction of
arrow 2 in 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.
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