Mercedes-Benz 2003 C-Class Wagon, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
At the gas station
At the gas station
The fuel filler flap is located on the
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control automatically
locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap.
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Remove the key from the starter
switch.
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Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow.
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Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on
to it until possible pressure is released.
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Take off the cap and set it in the recess
on the fuel filler flap.
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Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or overfill.
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Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the
right.
You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-
ened.
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Close the fuel filler flap.
Warning!
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Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious inju-
ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish
all smoking materials. Never allow sparks,
flame or smoking materials near gasoline!
Warning!
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Flexible Fuel Vehicles (MY 2003
Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except those
equipped with manual transmission or
4MATIC*) only:
Ethanol fuel (E85) and its vapors are highly
flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Etha-
nol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited
or if you come into contact with it or inhale
fumes of it. Avoid inhalation of Ethanol
fumes and skin contact with Ethanol. Extin-
guish all open flames before refueling. Never
smoke or create sparks close to Ethanol.
Warning!
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Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump noz-
zle, which could cause personal injury.
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