2001 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 273

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index What you should know at the gas station What you should know at the gas station Fuel supply 264 Open flap by pushing near front (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. See page 335 for manual release of fuel filler flap. 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. Warning! Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating pressure in the system which could cause a gas discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon removing the filler nozzle which could cause personal injury. Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the "CHECK ENGINE" lamp to illuminate, see page 268 for notes on the "CHECK ENGINE" lamp. Warning! 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!