2006 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 270

Operation At the gas station At the gas station Refuelling Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by the arrow. Warning! G 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. Turn off the engine by turning the SmartKey to position 0. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button. Open the driver's door (with the driver's door open, starter switch is in position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch). Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out - do not top up or overfill. 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 or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap. 269