Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 179)

Opening the fuel filler flap (example: CLS Coupé)
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To open the fuel filler flap
;
To insert the fuel filler cap
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Tyre pressure table
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Fuel type to be refuelled
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver's door.
This corresponds to key position
0: "key
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 fully.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X CLS Coupé: insert the fuel filler cap into
the holder on the inside of fuel filler
flap ;.
or
X CLS Shooting Brake: insert the fuel filler
cap, held in a horizontal position, into the
recesses in the fuel filler flap hinge arm
from above.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
X Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise, the locking pin of the
central locking prevents the fuel filler flap
from closing.
Fuel filler flap emergency release
X CLS Coupé: open the boot lid.
X Slide the luggage net down.
X Open the right-hand side trim panel.
X Remove the first-aid kit ( Y page 352).
X Detach the emergency release from
retainer :.
X Pull the emergency release in the direction
of arrow ;.
The fuel filler flap is released.
X Open the fuel filler flap.
Refuelling
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Driving and parking
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