Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Refueling
Fuel filler flap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked automatically when you open or close the vehicle with the SmartKey or using KEYLESSGO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
in the instrument cluster . The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
1 To open the fuel filler flap
2 To insert the fuel filler cap
3 Fuel type
4 Tire pressure table
Opening
► Switch off the engine.
► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door. This switches the ignition to position 0, which corresponds to having removed the SmartKey. The driver’s door can be closed again.
► Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow 1.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
► Open the fuel filler flap.
► Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
► Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
► Completely insert the pump nozzle into the
filler neck and refuel.
► Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
Closing
► Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it
clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
► Close the fuel filler flap.
If you drive with the fuel filler cap open,
the reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. In
addition, the
(USA only) or
(Canada only) Check Engine warning
lamp
may light up. A message appears in the
multifunction display.
For further information on warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster, see.
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.
Diesel
Fuel grade
Only refuel with ULTRA-LOW SULFUR
DIESEL FUEL (ULSD, 15 ppm SULFUR
MAXIMUM). Using other diesel fuels could
result in increased wear and damage to the
engine and/or exhaust system.
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Fuel filler flap emergency release
WARNING
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they
may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you
could injure yourself while releasing the fuel
filler flap.
The emergency release is locat ...
See also:
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has several indicators to warn of engine overheating.
There is a coolant temperature gauge on your vehicle's instrument panel. See
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge .
In additi ...
Diagnostics
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every month. It will
check the engine, transmission, antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also
checks the tire pressures, if the veh ...
Power Assist Steps
The vehicle may have power assist steps. To enable or disable the power assist
steps push .
The power assist steps automatically extend from beneath the vehicle on the side
in which the door has ...