open gas tank MERCEDES-BENZ SLK32AMG 2004 R171 Owner's Manual

171 Operation
At the gas station
At the gas station
Refueling
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.
Fuel filler flap
Remove the key from the steering lock.

Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow.
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 the recess
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 overfill.
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!
Failure to remove the cap slowly could result
in 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.


172 OperationAt the gas station
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.
You should hear the latch close shut.
Check regularly and before a long trip
1Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
More information on filling up the res-
ervoir can be found in the “Operation”
section (
page 184).
2Brake fluid3Coolant level
More information on coolant can be
found in the “Operation” section
(
page 180).
4Engine oil level
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Operation” section
(page 175).
Opening hood (
page 174).
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.iLeaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the? lamp to
illuminate.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
page 205).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately. Noti-
fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as
this will not solve the problem. For
more information, (
page 204).


299 Index
Warning lamp 200
ETD 288
Safety guidelines 55
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 60
Exterior lamp switch 83
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 35
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Fastening the seat belts 37
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 138
First aid kit 212
Flat tire 235
Lowering the vehicle 248
Mounting the spare wheel 244
Preparing the vehicle 235
TIREFIT 214, 215
Flexible Service System (FSS) 190, 288
Fog lamp, rear 84, 227
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 226
Fog lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 227
Switching on 84
Front airbags 56Front lamps
Replacing bulbs 226, 228
Switching on 83
Front seats
Heater* 82
FSS (Flexible Service System) 190, 288
Fuel 171
Additives 280
Fuel reserve warning lamp 207
Gasoline additives 280
Premium unleaded gasoline 171,
280
Requirements 280
Reserve warning 21
Technical data 277
Fuel additives 280
Fuel filler flap 171
Locking 171
Opening 219
Unlocking 171
Fuel requirements 280
Fuel tank
Capacity 278
Filler flap 171Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 277
Fuse chart 260
Fuse extractor 260
Fuses 260
Auxiliary fuse box 261
Fuse chart 260
Fuse extractor 260
Main fuse box 260
Spare fuses 260
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Garage door opener 25, 153
Gasoline see Fuel 171
Gasoline additives 280
Gear range 288
Automatic transmission 95
Limiting 95
Shifting into optimal 94
Gear range limit
Canceling 94
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 196
Position 95