fuel cap release MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002 W463 Owner's Manual

258 What you should know at the gas station
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What you should know at the gas station
Fuel supplyOpen flap by pushing at rear (arrow). 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.
The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel filler neck. Do
not drop the cap. It could damage the vehicle paint
finish.
Manual release of fuel filler flap, see page 347.
Important!
When refueling vehicle make certain that no gasoline
comes into contact with plastic taillamp, to prevent
damaging the lens.
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!
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265 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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Check engine malfunction indicator lamp
Engine malfunction indicator lamp. If the
“CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator
lamp comes on when the engine is running,
it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management
system, emission control system, systems which impact
emissions, or the fuel cap is not closed tight (check the
fuel cap). If the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp is illuminated
continuously and the vehicle is driving normally, you
may still drive the vehicle, however, in all cases, we
recommend that you have the system checked at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.
If the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp comes on continuously
and / or the vehicle is not driving normally (e.g.
malfunction of the fuel management system or running
out of fuel), serious damage can occur to the emission
system. Please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center immediately.The Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SFI) control
module monitors emission control components that
either provide input signals to or receive output signals
from the control module. Malfunctions resulting from
interruptions or failure of any of these components are
indicated by the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster and are
simultaneously stored in the SFI control module.
If the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp
comes on, have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
With some exceptions, the control module switches off
the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp if the
condition, causing the lamp to come on, no longer exists
during three consecutive cycles.
An on-board diagnostic connector is located in
passenger compartment on the driver’s side near hood
lock release on the upper left of footwell, allowing the
accurate identification of system malfunctions through
the readout of diagnostic trouble codes.
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373 Index
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Gasoline additives ....................................................365
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 259, 362, 364
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................347
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 364
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................268
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities .............. 361
Fuse box in battery box ................................................300
Fuse box in front passenger footwell ......................... 298
Fuse box in middle tunnel ........................................... 299
Fuse box in the passenger compartment ................... 297
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 297
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 185
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 365
Fuel requirements ....................................................364
Premium unleaded ................................................... 364
Glove box ......................................................................... 163
HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 139
Head restraints
Rear ............................................................................. 173
Removal ...................................................................... 173
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ........................................... 51
Headlamp assembly
Halogen ...................................................................... 329
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 133
Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS) .................................. 130
Heated seats, front ........................................................... 52
Heated seats, rear ............................................................ 54
High and low beam, bulb .............................................. 331
Hood ................................................................................ 302IIdentification labels ...................................................... 357
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 161
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................86
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