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 gas pump indicates the
side of the vehicle.
Example: Sedan
:
To open the fuel filler flap
;
To insert the fuel filler cap
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Tire pressure table
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Fuel type
Opening
X
Switch off the engine.
i
When the engine is running and the fuel
filler flap is open, the
;
engine
diagnostics warning lamp may light up.
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (
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
Sedan: insert the fuel filler cap into the
bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap
;
.
or
X
Wagon: holding the fuel filler cap
horizontally, insert it into the recesses in
the fuel filler flap hinge arm from above.
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
Press the fuel filler flap closed until it
engages audibly.
Emergency fuel filler flap release
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they
may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you
could injure yourself while releasing the fuel
filler flap.
The emergency release is located behind the
side trim panel in the trunk/cargo
compartment.
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