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.
i
Close the fuel filler flap before locking
the vehicle.
i
If you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the
8
reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes. A message appears in the multi-
function display (
Y
page 121).
In addition, the
;
Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (
Y
page 132).
For further information on warning and
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster,
see (
Y
page 132).
Problems with fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
Solutions
Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle.
The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G
WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire.
X
Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock and remove it
immediately (
Y
page 86).
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 53).
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
X
Unlock the vehicle using the key element in the emergency lock
(
Y
page 57).
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is
jammed.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Parking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact
with hot parts of the exhaust system or
exhaust gas flow. There is a risk of fire.
Park the vehicle so that no flammable mate-
rials come into contact with parts of the
vehicle which are hot. Take particular care
not to park on dry grassland or harvested
grain fields.
Parking
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