Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 343)

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Operation
At the gas station
Refueling
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.
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
̈ Push on fuel filler flap at the position in-
dicated the arrow and open fuel filler
flap.
̈ Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on
to it until possible pressure is released.
̈ Take off the fuel cap.
̈ Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or overfill.
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!
!
The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel
filler neck. Do not drop the cap. It could
damage the vehicle paint finish.
!
To prevent damaging the lens of the
plastic tail lamp, make certain that no
gasoline comes into contact with it.
Warning!
G
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.