Refueling
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Driving and parking
i When the engine is running and the fuel filler flap is open, the yellow reserve fuel warning lamp and the = (USA only) or ; (Canada only) Check Engine warning lamp may light up. For further information on warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster, see (Y page 184).
The emergency release is located in the cargo compartment, on the right-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel, behind the rear panel trim. X Open the rear door.
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Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow :. The fuel filler flap opens slightly. X Open the fuel filler flap. X Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise and remove it. X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder bracket on the inside of filler flap ?. X
Completely insert the fuel pump nozzle into the filler neck and refuel. X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
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Disconnect edge guard : on the door pillar. X Remove rear panel trim ;.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the fuel system.
Closing X
Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly engages. X Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the vehicle. A locking pin otherwise prevents the fuel filler flap from closing after the vehicle has been locked.
Fuel filler flap emergency release G WARNING
Avoid contact with the vehicle walls as they may contain sharp edges. Otherwise, you could injure yourself while releasing the fuel filler flap.
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Pull emergency release = in the direction of the arrow. The fuel filler flap is unlocked. X Open the fuel filler flap.