Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Refueling
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i When the engine is running and the fuel
filler flap is open, the yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp and the = (USA only)
or ; (Canada only) Check Engine
warning lamp may light up.
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see ( Y page 184).
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X
Open the fuel filler flap.
X
Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
X
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ?.
X
Completely insert the fuel pump nozzle into
the filler neck and refuel.
X
Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
Closing
X
Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it
clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. A locking pin otherwise prevents
the fuel filler flap from closing after the
vehicle has been locked.

Fuel filler flap emergency release

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WARNING
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they
may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you
could injure yourself while releasing the fuel
filler flap.
The emergency release is located in the cargo
compartment, on the right-hand side when
viewed in the direction of travel, behind the
rear panel trim.
X
Open the rear door.
X
Disconnect edge guard : on the door
pillar.
X
Remove rear panel trim ;.
X
Pull emergency release = in the direction
of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
X
Open the fuel filler flap.