Refueling - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

For further information on fuel and fuel quality
Y
( page 561).

Refueling

Fuel filler flap
To open the fuel filler flap
:
To insert the fuel filler cap
;
Tire pressure table
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Fuel type to be used
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The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you open or close the
vehicle with the SmartKey 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 vehicle.
Opening
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X
KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door.
This corresponds to SmartKey position 0,
"key removed".
The driver's door can be closed again.
X
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X
Open the fuel filler flap fully.
X
Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
X
Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
X
Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel could leak out.
Closing
X
Place fuel filler cap on the fuel filler neck
and turn clockwise until it engages.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
i
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
i If you drive with the fuel filler cap open,
the reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. In
addition, the ; engine diagnostics
warning lamp may light up. A message
appears in the multifunction display
( Y page 240).
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see ( Y page 263).
Refueling
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