Mercedes-Benz 2007 CLK 350 Automobile User Manual


 
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Operation
At the gas station
̈ Take off cap and set it in direction of
arrow 2 in the recess on the fuel filler
flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
̈ Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or
overfill.
̈ Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
̈ Close fuel filler flap.
Warning! G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin
prevents closing after you have locked the
vehicle.
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average
of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can normally be
found on the fuel pump.
For more information on gasoline, see “Premium
unleaded gasoline” (
page 475) or the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the ú malfunction indicator
lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indica-
tor lamp (Canada only) to illuminate.
More information can be found in the “Practical
hints” section (
page 369).