Refueling; Fuel Filler Flap - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Operator's Manual

vehicle with the SmartKey or with 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.
To open the fuel filler flap
To open the fuel filler flap
:
To insert the fuel filler cap
;
Tire pressure table
=
Fuel type to be used
?
Switch the engine off.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock.
KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door.
X
This corresponds to key position 0: "key
removed".
The driver's door can be closed again.
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
X
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
Open the fuel filler flap fully.
X
Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
X
and remove it.
Sedan: insert the fuel filler cap into the
X
bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap ;.
or
Wagon: insert the fuel filler cap into the
X
recesses in the fuel filler flap hinge arm
horizontally from above.
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.
Press the fuel filler flap closed until it
X
engages audibly.
i
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise, the locking pin of the
central locking prevents the fuel filler flap
from closing.
i
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the 8 reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes. A message appears in the
multifunction display (
In addition, the ; Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (
Y
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see ( page 292).
Y
Fuel filler flap emergency release
Sedan: open the trunk lid.
X
Slide down the parcel net.
X
Open the right-hand side trim panel.
X

Refueling

page 272).
Y
page 292).
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