Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 291)

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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.
1 To open the fuel filler flap
2 Fuel filler cap
3 To insert the fuel filler cap
̈ Turn the engine off
ț by turning the SmartKey to
position 0.
ț by pressing the KEYLESS-GO*
start/stop button. Open the driv-
er’s door (with the driver’s door
open, starter switch is now in
position 0, same as SmartKey
removed from starter switch).
̈ Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
̈ Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow
1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
̈ Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on
to it until possible pressure is released.
̈ Take off the cap and set it in direction
of arrow
2 in the recess 3 on the fuel
filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
̈ Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or over-
fill.
Warning!
G
Gasoline fuel is highly flammable and poi-
sonous. It burns violently and can cause
serious injury. Whenever you are around
gasoline fuel, avoid inhaling fumes and skin
contact, extinguish all smoking materials.
Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate-
rials near gasoline fuel!