Opening/closing the fuel filler flap

1 To open the fuel filler flap
2 To insert the fuel filler cap
3 Fuel type to be used
4 Tire pressure table
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked automatically when you open or close the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESSGO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
in the instrument cluster. The
arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
Opening
■ Switch the engine off.
■ Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
■ KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door.
This corresponds to key position 0: "key removed".
The driver’s door can be closed again.
■ Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow 1.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
■ Turn the fuel filler flap counter-clockwise and remove it.
■ Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap 2.
■ Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel pump nozzle into the tank, attach and refuel.
■ Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
Do not add any more fuel after the pump stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel may leak out.
Closing
■ Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly.
■ 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
reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes.
In addition, the
Check Engine
warning lamp may light up .
A message appears in the multifunction display .
For further information on warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster, see .
Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
- the engine is not running.
- there is a brake system malfunction.
- there is a malfunction in the po ...
Loading guidelines
WARNING
Always fasten items being carried as securely
as possible. Use cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for the weight
and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard b ...
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
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