Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual page 324

For more information on gasoline or E85, see
"Premium unleaded gasoline" ( page 481) or
the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet (USA only) in your vehicle literature
portfolio, or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Turn off the engine.
Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
Move the gear selector lever to
position P ( page 140).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*:
Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* button once.
Open the driver's door (this puts
the starter switch in position 0,
same as with the SmartKey re-
moved from the starter switch). The
driver's door then can be closed
again.
Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by 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 fuel filler cap and set it in
the direction of arrow 2 and place it
into holder 4 located on the inside of
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 off or over-
fill.
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 until it audibly engages.
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin pre-
vents closing after you have locked the vehicle.
Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the yellow engine malfunction
indicator lamp ± to illuminate.
For more information, see the "Practical hints"
section ( page 378).
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Operation
At the gas station
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