X
Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
X
Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i
Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
If you drive at speeds above 2 km/h with the fuel
filler flap open, the
Fuel Filler Flap Open
message is shown in the multifunction display.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehi-
cle.
i
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap open,
the
8
reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. A
message appears in the multifunction display
(
Y
page 241).
In addition, the
;
Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (
Y
page 261).
For further information on warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, see
(
Y
page 261).
Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
G
WARNING
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
Risk of explosion or fire.
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Make sure that the ignition is switched off (
Y
page 136).
or
X
When using the SmartKey, turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it (
Y
page 136).
X
Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The fuel filler flap cannot
be opened.
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
X
Unlock the vehicle (
Y
page 76).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key (
Y
page 78).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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