Refueling
Fuel filler cap
Manually releasing fuel filler door
When a malfunction is occurring, you can
unlock the fuel filler door manually:
Opening
Always switch off the engine before refu-
1.
Open the cover flap on the right-hand side
panel of the cargo area, refer to page 78.
eling. Otherwise, no fuel can be dis-
pensed into the tank and the Service Engine
Soon lamp lights up.<
2.
Pull the green button. The fuel filler door is
released.
1.
Open fuel filler door. To do so, briefly press
it at the rear edge.
Always take all applicable precautions
and comply with all regulations when han-
2.
3.
Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
dling fuels. Never carry spare fuel containers in
your vehicle. Whether empty or full, these con-
tainers can leak, cause an explosion, and lead to
fire in the event of a collision.<
Place 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
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Premature pump shutoff
Replace the cap and turn it clockwise until you
hear a clearly audible click.
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 filler cap is not properly closed
or is missing. Check whether the fuel
filler cap is properly closed.
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