Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLS 550, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
At the gas station
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Open fuel filler flap
1
by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
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Turn fuel cap
2
counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
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Take off fuel cap
2
and place it into
holder
3
located on the inside of the
fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
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Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out –
do not top off or over-
fill .
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Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
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Close the fuel filler flap.
Warning!
G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas-
oline fuel discharge. This could cause the
gasoline fuel to spray back out when remov-
ing the fuel pump nozzle, which could cause
personal injury.
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin pre-
vents closing after you have locked the vehicle.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp to flash and the malfunction indi-
cator lamp
ú
(USA only) or the malfunction
indicator lamp
±
(Canada only) to illuminate.
See also “Practical hints” section (
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page 345).
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of
96 RON/86 MON). Information on gasoline
quality can normally be found on the fuel pump.
For more information on gasoline, see the Facto-
ry Approved Service Products pamphlet.
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