2011 Mercedes GLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 143

Refueling ! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system. Closing 141 : To open the fuel filler flap ; To insert the fuel filler cap = Tire pressure table ? Fuel type X Close the fuel filler flap. Emergency fuel filler flap release Opening X Switch off the engine. G Warning! i When the engine is running and the fuel filler flap is open, the ; engine diagnostics warning lamp may light up. For further information on warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster, see (Y page 200). X Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you could injure yourself while releasing the fuel filler flap. Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. KEYLESS-GO: the driver's door is open. This returns the ignition to position 0, which corresponds to the SmartKey being removed. The driver's door can be closed again. X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow :. The fuel filler flap opens slightly. X Open the fuel filler flap. X Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise and remove it. X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap ;. X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank and refuel. X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off. The emergency release is located behind the side trim panel in the cargo compartment. X Open the tailgate. X Open the right-hand side trim panel (Y page 112). X Pull emergency release :. The fuel filler flap is unlocked. X Open the fuel filler flap. Z Driving and parking X Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly engages. i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle. A locking pin otherwise prevents the fuel filler flap from closing after the vehicle has been locked.