Fuel flap?
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Fuel flap?
I just picked up my 09 C230 and was wondering if there is a button to release the gas flap to fill up the tank?. I was reading the manual and it said to unlock the doors to release the flap (press in to unlock). Is this the only way to open the fuel flap?
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Hey yea I was confused at first too! haha After the doors are unlocked, go to the gas tank and press the little door inwards towards the car then let go. (It's like the whole door is one huge button), then it will open.
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Use your nose or some other pointed device.
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I don't understand how people prefer touch screen navigation devices (in a car), I hate finger prints but I haven't seen this an issue with the fuel filler flap. But perhaps the touch screen owners actually use their nose to avoid finger prints, haven't considered that option before.
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as a lexus owner with both a touch screen and a button for gas flap release:
1) navigation...cant really see the finger prints unless the sun is directly on the screen. and thats not that likely. as for my hands, i keep them as grease free as possible.
2) i dont mind fingerprints on the outside. if you so wish, you can use a tissue
1) navigation...cant really see the finger prints unless the sun is directly on the screen. and thats not that likely. as for my hands, i keep them as grease free as possible.
2) i dont mind fingerprints on the outside. if you so wish, you can use a tissue
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Well I guess if I was the dumb a$$ to try and open a fuel door with a bluethooth, I should be blown up anyway. Since im not over weight, I should go a good 50 feet air time before sliding another 30 feet. I hope this answers your question.
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In real life, I've built a cell phone as a product for market. I've seen plenty of sparks inside those things, and would never take it out of my pocket while pumping gas. But I don't worry about the phone in my pocket. The sparks I've seen are well contained by the phone casing and clothes.
Don't forget that these things have Li batteries, and they can be unstable. Oh well, it's always exciting to watch a laptop burn up. Cells are less likely, but they're smaller.
