Check regularly and before a long trip, Operation – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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At the gas station
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authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or visit
(USA only).
The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand
side of the vehicle towards the rear.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the
SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks the
fuel filler flap.
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In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the
opening mechanism is clamping, contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
1
Fuel filler flap
2
Fuel filler cap
3
Holder
X
Turn off the engine.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
filler cap open can cause the yellow engine
malfunction indicator lamp
±
to
illuminate.
For more information, see also “Practical
hints” (
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver’s door (this
puts the starter switch in position
0, same
as with the SmartKey removed from the
starter switch). The driver’s door then can
be closed again.
X
Opening: Press fuel filler flap
1
at the
point indicated by the arrow.
X
Turn fuel filler cap
2
counterclockwise.
X
Take off fuel filler cap
2
.
X
Place fuel filler cap
2
in direction of arrow
into holder
3
.
X
Fully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel.
X
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out –
do not top off or overfill.
X
Closing: Turn fuel filler cap
2
clockwise
until it audibly engages.
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap
before locking your vehicle as the flap
locking pin prevents closing after you have
locked the vehicle.
X
Close fuel filler flap
1
.
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (
Check the following:
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R
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R
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Washer system and headlamp cleaning
system (
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Operation