fuel cap release MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 2002 C215 Owner's Manual

291 What you should know at the gas station
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Fuel supplyOpen flap by briefly pushing near rear (arrow) and
folding up. Turn fuel cap to the left and hold on to it
until possible pressure in tank has been released, then
remove cap. Failure to remove slowly could result in
personal injury.
To close the fuel filler flap, fold flap down and press past
the point of resistance.
See page 374 for manual release of fuel filler flap.
Fuel
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully
insert filler nozzle unit.
Only fill fuel tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out
— do not top up or overfill.
Wa r n i n g !
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It
burns violently and can cause serious injury.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling
fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking
materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
P88.00-2027-26
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating
pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon
removing the filler nozzle which could cause
personal injury.
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412 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFastening seat belts ......................................................... 85
First aid kit ..................................................................... 330
Flat tire
See Changing wheels ...............................................346
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 150
Footwell lighting ............................................................ 190
Front airbags .................................................................... 92
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ........................... 180
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 67
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................403
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 292, 400, 402
Fuel cap placement warning
See CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ................................ 296
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 374
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 402
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............399
Fuse box .......................................................................... 331
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 331
GGarage door opener ...................................................... 208
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 403
Fuel requirements ................................................... 402
Premium unleaded .................................................. 402
General notes on the central locking system .............. 32
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 33
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 167
Head restraints
Power head restraints, rear ....................................... 81
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ........................................... 71
Headlamp adjustment .................................................. 360
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 163
Headlamp mode .............................................................. 160
Headlights ....................................................................... 159
Heated seats ...................................................................... 76
High beams
See combination switch ........................................... 164
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