2006 Mercedes CLS-Class Owner's Manual - Page 291

Operation At the gas station Refueling Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Warning! G Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by the arrow 1. The fuel filler flap springs open. Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure is released. 1 To open the fuel filler flap 2 Fuel filler cap 3 To insert the fuel filler cap Turn the engine off by turning the SmartKey to position 0. by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button. Open the driver's door (with the driver's door open, starter switch is now in position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch). Take off the cap and set it in direction of arrow 2 in the recess 3 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. Gasoline fuel is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious injury. Whenever you are around gasoline fuel, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline fuel! 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. 290