2010 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 230
2010 Mercedes GL-Class Manual
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228 Engine compartment i Leaving the engine running and the fuel filler cap open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the malfunction indicator lamp ! (USA only) or ; (Canada only) to illuminate. For more information, see also "Practical hints" (Y page 320). X in the winter months. Check with your fuel retailer. Check regularly and before a long trip For information on quantities and requirements of operating agents, see "Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc." (Y page 368). Check the following: REngine RTire Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. KEYLESS-GO: Open the driver's door. This puts the starter switch in position 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The driver's door then can be closed again. X Opening: Press fuel filler flap : at the point indicated by the arrow. X Turn fuel filler cap ; counterclockwise. X Take off fuel filler cap ;. Operation oil level (Y page 230) level (Y page 231) lighting (Y page 328) inflation pressure (Y page 237) RCoolant RVehicle RWasher RBrake system and headlamp cleaning system (Y page 232) fluid (Y page 233) ! The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel filler neck. Do not drop the cap. It could damage the vehicle paint finish. X X Engine compartment Hood G Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. Set fuel filler cap ; on fuel filler flap :. Fully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel. X Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out - do not top off or overfill. X Closing: Turn fuel filler cap ; clockwise until it audibly engages. i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle. Otherwise the flap locking pin will prevent closing the fuel filler flap. X Close fuel filler flap :. Low outside temperatures (diesel engine) ! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosene. The fuel system and engine will otherwise be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is offered Opening G Warning! Do not open the hood when the engine is overheated. You could be seriously injured. Observe the coolant temperature display to determine whether the engine may be overheated. If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, move away from the vehicle. Wait until the engine has cooled. If necessary, call the fire department.