Refueling
Fuel cap
Manually releasing fuel filler door
In the event of an electrical malfunction in the
system, you can release the fuel filler door man-
ually:
Opening
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling. Otherwise, no fuel can be dis-
pensed into the tank and the Service Engine
Soon lamp lights up.<
1.
Open the cover flap in the cargo area on the
right-hand side panel, refer to page 72.
2.
Pull the green button. The fuel filler flap is
released.
1.
Open fuel filler door. To do so, briefly press
it at the rear edge.
Always observe all applicable precautions
and regulations when handling fuels.
Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-
cle. Whether empty or full, these containers can
leak, cause an explosion, and lead to fire in the
event of a collision.<
2.
3.
Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
Put the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler door.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, comply with all
applicable safety precautions posted at
the service station.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank; otherwise, this can
result in:
Closing
Replace the cap and turn it clockwise until you
hear a clearly audible click.
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>
premature pump shutoff
reduced efficiency in the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system
Be careful not to crush the cap leash between
the gas cap and the vehicle.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
The warning lamp* lights up.
The fuel cap is not properly closed or is
missing. Check whether the fuel cap is
properly closed.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 17.7 gallons/67 liters, including the
reserve capacity of approx. 2 gallons/8 liters.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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