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Maintenance, Car Care 215
Fuel
Warning!
Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to
health.
f Fire, open flame and smoking are prohibited
when handling fuel.
f Avoid contact with skin or clothing.
f Do not inhale fuel vapors.
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine:
f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
f Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
lights have come on.
f Please see the chapter “FUEL ECONOMY” on
Page 214.
Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on Page 218.
Please see the chapter “LEVEL GAGE” on
Page 122.
Check engine warning light
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on-
board computer come on and remain on while
driving, it suggests:
– a potential engine control problem and the
need for system service or
– an improperly fastened tank cap or
– refueling with engine running.
Opening the filler flap
The filler opening is under the filler flap in the front
right fender.
f With the vehicle unlocked, press on the front
part of the filler flap (arrow) to open the flap.
The filler flap is centrally locked along with the oth-
er locks.
If there is a defect in the automatic unlocking
system:
f Open the passenger door.
f Pull the ring in the right-hand door aperture
(arrow).