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Diesel fuel with improved cold flow properties
is available during the winter months. Further
information on fuel properties can be
obtained from oil companies, e.g. at filling
stations.
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 KEYLESS-
GO.
The position of the fuel filler flap is to the rear
on the right. The position of the fuel filler cap
is displayed in the instrument cluster 8.
The arrow next to the filling pump indicates
the side of the vehicle.
:
To open the fuel filler flap
;
To insert the fuel filler cap
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Fuel type
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Tire pressure table
Opening
X
Switch off the engine.
i
When the engine is running and the fuel
filler flap is open, the yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp and the ! (USA only)
or ; (Canada only) engine diagnostics
warning lamp may light up.
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (Y page 252).
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
KEYLESS-GO: the driver's door is open.
This returns the ignition to position 0,
which corresponds to the SmartKey being
removed. The driver's door can be closed
again.
X
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X
Open the fuel filler flap.
X
Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
X
Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
X
Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
!
Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
Closing
X
Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it
clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
i
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.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
Emergency fuel filler flap release
G
Warning!
HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read
the HYBRID Supplemental Operating
Instructions included in your vehicle literature
portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all
necessary safety information and warning for
the operation of your vehicle.
Refueling
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