
Maintenance and Car Care
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6. Operate the pump nozzle and refuel
the vehicle.
Do not add further fuel once the correctly
operated automatic pump nozzle has switched
off. Fuel could spray back or could flow over
when heated.
7. Replace the tank cap immediately after
refuelling and close it until you hear and feel
it locking.
8. Close the filler flap and press on the rear of
the filler flap until it engages securely.
If you lose the tank filler cap, you must
replace it only with an original part.
Caution!
Risk of damage. Decorative foils may fade
if they come into contact with fuel.
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Wipe off any spilled fuel immediately.
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap
If the electrical unlocking mechanism is faulty,
the filler flap can be opened as follows:
– Pull the emergency release mechanism behind
the right luggage compartment trim panel in
direction of arrow
.
The filler flap pops open.
Fuel Can
Danger!
Risk of fire or explosion if the fuel can is
damaged in an accident and fuel escapes.
Escaping vapors can be harmful to health.
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Do not carry a fuel can on journeys.
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Observe the relevant laws.