Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
At the gas station
̄ At the gas station
Refueling
The fuel filler flap is located on the
left-hand side of the vehicle towards the
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with
the remote control automatically
locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap.
1 Fuel filler flap
2 Fuel cap
̈ Remove the key from the steering lock.
̈ Open the fuel filler flap 1 by pulling in
direction of the arrow.
̈ Turn the fuel cap 2 to the left and hold
on to it until possible pressure is re-
leased.
̈ Take off the cap.
̈ Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or overfill.
Warning! G
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious inju-
ry. 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 cap is tethered to the fuel
filler neck. Do not drop the cap. It could
damage the vehicle paint finish.
!
To prevent damaging the lens of the
plastic tail lamp, make certain that no
gasoline comes into contact with it.
Warning! G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gas to spray
back out when removing the fuel pump noz-
zle, which could cause personal injury.
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