Refueling Process - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Refueling
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Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
eling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
!
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. 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 adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system
could otherwise 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 313).
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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 vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
: To open the fuel filler flap
To insert the fuel filler cap
;
Tire pressure table
=
Instruction label for fuel type to be refueled
?
Switch the engine off.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
X
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and
X
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.
i
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open,
the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp flashes.
The ; Check Engine warning lamp may
also light up. A message appears in the mul-
tifunction display (
Y
For further information on warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, see
( page 236).
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page 219).