Opening the fuel filler flap
:
To open the fuel filler flap
;
Tire pressure table
=
To insert the fuel filler cap
?
Instruction label for fuel type to be refu-
eled
X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS
‑
GO
X
Open the driver's door.
The vehicle electronics are now in position
g
. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
X
Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow
:
.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
X
Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder on
the inside of fuel filler flap
=
.
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.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
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 218).
In addition, the
;
Check Engine warning
lamp may light up (
Y
page 238).
For further information on warning and indica-
tor lamps in the instrument cluster, see
(
Y
page 238).
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