fuel fill door release MERCEDES-BENZ ML55AMG 2002 W163 Owner's Manual

26 Central locking system
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Central locking system
(Radio frequency remote control)
The master key has an integrated radio frequency
remote control.
Due to the extended operational range of the remote
control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or
unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button.
The vehicle doors, liftgate and fuel filler flap can be
centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.
With vehicle centrally locked, the liftgate can also be
unlocked by using the remote control.
If the key in the steering lock is in position 1 or 2, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.1Transmit button
‹ Locking
ΠUnlocking
Š Unlocking liftgate
2PANIC button
3Release button for master key

235 What you should know at the gas station
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Fuel supplyThe fuel filler flap is locked and unlocked together with
the doors and liftgate using the electronic key.
Open f lap by pulling 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 295.
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 off 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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