2006 Mercedes C-Class Owner's Manual - Page 295

Operation At the gas station Refueling Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and hold on to it until possible pressure is released. Take off cap and set it in direction of arrow 2 in the recess on the fuel filler flap. To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully insert filler nozzle unit. 1 To open the fuel filler flap 2 To insert the fuel filler cap 3 Supplemental tire inflation pressure information Turn the engine off by turning the SmartKey to position 0. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by arrow 1. The fuel filler flap springs open. Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out - do not top up or overfill. Warning! Warning! 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! The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap. G Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pressure in the system which could cause a gas discharge. This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury. 294