fuel cap release MERCEDES-BENZ CLS500 2006 W219 Owner's Manual

290 OperationAt the gas stationRefueling
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.1To open the fuel filler flap
2Fuel filler cap
3To insert the fuel filler cap

Turn the engine off

by turning the SmartKey to
position0.


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
position0, 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 arrow1.
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 arrow2 in the recess3 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!
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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!

314 OperationTires and wheels
Install the valve cap.

Repeat this procedure for each tire.Run Flat Indicator*
While the vehicle is being driven, the Run
Flat Indicator* monitors the set tire infla-
tion pressures by evaluating each wheel’s
rotational speed. This allows the system to
detect a significant loss of pressure in a
tire. If a wheel’s rotational speed changes
due to falling tire inflation pressure, you
will see a corresponding warning message
in the multifunction display.
The Run Flat Indicator* may function in a
restricted manner or with a delay if:


snow chains are mounted to the
vehicle


winter road conditions prevail in pres-
ence of ice and snow


you are driving on a loose surface (e.g.
sand or gravel)


you are driving in a very sporty manner
(involving rapid acceleration or high
speeds in curves)
iIf you have overfilled the tire, release
tire inflation pressure by pushing the
metal stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of
a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation
pressure with the tire gauge.
Warning!
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When the multifunction display shows the
message
Tire pressure Check tires
,
one or more of your tires is significantly un-
der-inflated. You should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper tire inflation pressure as
indicated on the vehicle’s tire information
placard. Driving on a significantly under-in-
flated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability. Each tire, including the
spare, should be checked monthly when
cold and set to the recommended tire infla-
tion pressure as specified in the vehicle
placard and owner’s manual.