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Fuel filler flap
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Fuel filler cap
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Turn off the engine.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel
filler cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the
malfunction indicator lamp ? (USA
only) or ± (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see also “Practical
hints” (Y page 304).
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Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
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Opening: Push fuel filler flap 1 at the
point indicated by the arrow.
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Turn fuel filler cap 2 counterclockwise.
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Take off fuel filler cap 2.
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Place fuel filler cap 2 in direction of arrow
into the holder located on the inside of fuel
filler flap.
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Fully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel.
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Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out – do not top off or overfill.
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Closing: Turn fuel filler cap 2 clockwise
until it audibly engages.
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap
before locking your vehicle as the flap lock-
ing pin prevents closing after you have
locked the vehicle.
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Close fuel filler flap 1.
Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and require-
ments of operating agents, see “Fuels, cool-
ants, lubricants, etc.” (Y page 351).
Check the following:
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Engine oil level (Y page 224)
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Tire inflation pressure (Y page 237)
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Coolant level (Y page 227)
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Vehicle lighting (Y page 81), (Y page 312)
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Washer system and headlamp cleaning sys-
tem (Y page 228)
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Brake fluid (Y page 254), (Y page 279) and
(Y page 298)
Operation