Fuel filler flap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked automatically when you open or close the vehicle with the SmartKey or using KEYLESS-GO.
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 Tire pressure table
4 Fuel type
See also:
Hood
Opening the hood
WARNING
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. Otherwise, the hood could be
forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose ...
Working on the vehicle
WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the
electronic parking brake and shift the
automatic transmission into park position P.
Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which
could result ...
Efficient diesel and petrol engines
Apart from the trailblazing hybrid of the Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid, the
range of engines for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class comprises eight other
powerful units: two diesel variants and six petro ...