WARNING
Driving with a fuel tank that is almost empty can lead to stalling in traffic, a collision, and
serious personal injuries.
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When the fuel tank is almost empty, fuel supply to the engine can be interrupted,
especially when driving over bumps, across slopes, and up and down hills.
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Steering and braking assistance as well as ESC and related systems will not work if the
engine “sputters” or stalls due to lack of fuel.
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Always refuel when the tank is 1/4 full to reduce the risk of running out of fuel and stalling
in traffic.
NOTICE
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Failure to heed warning lights or text WARNINGS can result in vehicle damage.
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Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregular fuel supply can cause the
engine to misfire. This allows unburned fuel to get into the exhaust system and damage the
catalytic converter or the diesel particulate filter.
The small arrow next to the gas pump symbol in the fuel gauge shows the side of the vehicle with
the fuel filler flap.
Refueling
Fig. 135
Fuel cap placed on the open fuel filler flap.
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Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS
Before
refueling, always switch off the engine, the ignition, and all mobile phones, and leave them
switched off until refueling is complete.
Opening the fuel filler cap
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Unlock the vehicle from the outside with the vehicle key or press the central locking button in driver
door
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to unlock the vehicle from the inside,
Power locking and closing system
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The fuel filler flap is located at the right rear of the vehicle.
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Press on the back part of the fuel filler flap and fold open.
