General Information - Mercedes-Benz CLA Operator's Manual

Refueling
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! 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 refueling from a fuel can.
Otherwise, the fuel lines and/or injection
system could be blocked by particles from
the fuel can.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
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 348).
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Refueling

General information

The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you open or close the vehicle
with the SmartKey.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
æ in the instrument cluster. The arrow on
the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi-
cle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
To open the fuel filler flap
:
Tire pressure table
;
To insert the fuel filler cap
=
Fuel type to be used
?
Switch the engine off.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
X
lock.
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
X
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise
X
and remove it.
Insert the fuel filler cap into holder on the
X
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. A message appears in the multi-
function display (
Y
In addition, the ; Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (
For further information on warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, see
( page 251).
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page 231).
page 251).
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