open gas tank MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 2003 W163 Owner's Manual

200 OperationAt the gas station
At the gas stationThe fuel filler flap is located on the
left-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 key from the steering lock.

Open the fuel filler flap1 by pulling in
direction of the arrow.

Turn the fuel cap2 to the left and hold
on to it until possible pressure is re-
leased.

Take off the cap.

Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cut out – do not top up or overfill.

Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the
right.
You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-
ened.

Close the fuel filler flap.
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!
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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.iUse only premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet.

306 Index
Gasoline additives 287
Premium unleaded gasoline 200, 286
Requirements 287
Reserve warning 25
Fuel additives 287
Fuel filler flap 200
Locking 200
Opening 244
Unlocking 200
Fuel requirements 287
Fuel tank
Filler flap 200
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 284
Functions
Trip computer 172
Fuse box 271, 272
Fuse chart 271
Fuses 271
Fuse box in engine compartment 271
Fuse box in passenger footwell 272
Fuse chart 271
Fuse extractor 271
Spare fuses 271G
Garage door opener 29, 168
Erasing in remote control 171
Integrated remote control 169
Rolling code programming 170
Gasoline see Fuel 200
Gasoline additives 287
Gauge for
Coolant temperature 25
Fuel 25
Outside temperature 25
Gear range 294
Automatic transmission 114
Limiting 114
Shifting into optimal 114
Gear range limit
Canceling 114
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 221
Position 115
Glass breakage sensor 79
Global Positioning System (GPS) 294
Glossary 293Glove box 23, 152
Closing 152
Opening 152
Good visibility 119
GPS 294
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Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote con-
trol 169
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 221
Hazard warning flasher 106
Switching off 106
Switching on 106
Head restraint
Installing 92
Removing 92
Head restraints
Manual seats 36
Power seats* 37
Headlamp aim
Adjusting 253
Headlamp cleaning system* 208