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- Fig. 1 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Opening the fuel tank flap
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- Fig. 2 Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached
The fuel tank flap is unlocked and locked automatically by the central
locking system.
Unscrewing the tank cap
Press the left side of the flap to open it
Fig. 1 -arrow-.
Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise.
Hook the cap onto the open flap
Fig. 2.
Closing the tank cap
Screw on the tank cap clockwise until it clicks audibly.
Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear it click into place.
When the automatic filler nozzle is operated correctly it will switch
itself off as soon as the tank is "full". Do not try to put in more
fuel after the nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the expansion
chamber in the fuel tank.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on a sticker on
the inside of the tank flap. Further notes on fuel
Link.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the
Technical data section
Link.
WARNING!
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause serious burns and other
injuries.
- When filling your tank or a spare fuel canister with fuel, do not smoke and keep away from naked flames – risk of explosion!
- Observe all relevant statutory regulations on using, storing and transporting spare fuel canisters.
- For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle. The canister could become damaged in an accident and leak.
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If, in exceptional circumstances, you have to carry a spare fuel canister, please observe the following warnings:
- Never fill fuel into the spare fuel canister with the canister placed in or on top of the vehicle. An electrostatic charge could build up during filling, causing the fuel vapour to ignite – danger of explosion! Always place the canister on the ground to fill it.
- Insert the filler nozzle as far as possible into the spare fuel canister.
- If the spare fuel canister is made of metal, the filler nozzle must be in contact with the canister during filling. This helps prevent an electrostatic charge building up.
- Make sure you never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the luggage compartment. Fuel vapour is explosive – danger to life!
Caution!
- If any fuel is spilt onto the vehicle, it should be removed immediately as it could otherwise damage the paintwork.
- Never run the tank completely dry. The irregular supply of fuel can cause misfiring, which would allow unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter.
- When filling the fuel tank after having run it completely dry on a vehicle with a diesel engine the ignition must be switched on for at least 30 seconds without starting the engine. When you then start the engine it may take longer than normal (up to one minute) for the engine to start firing. This is because air needs to be bled from the fuel system while starting.
For the sake of the environment
Do not overfill the fuel tank – this may cause the fuel to overflow
if it becomes warm.