Mobility
Refueling
Refueling
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
Vehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler flap.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km, or operation of the engine is
not ensured and damage may occur.◀
Diesel engines
The filler neck is designed for refueling at die‐
sel fuel pumps.
Fuel cap
Closing
1. Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
Opening
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.
2. Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be
closed properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, for ex‐
ample.
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