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The tank flap can be released manually if the central locking system should fail to operate.
Manual release in luggage compartment
Applies to: version 1
The manual release mechanism is located in the side trim on the right of the luggage compartment.
Remove the cover in the side trim.
Release the ring from its holder and carefully pull the ring -arrow- Fig. 303►
►. The tank flap is then released.
Press the left side of the tank flap to open it Fig. ►
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Plug-in hybrid drive*:
Please note the information on link►
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Manual release behind rear backrest
Applies to: version 2
The manual release mechanism is behind the right rear seat.
The cord for the manual release is located on the cover.
To access the manual release mechanism, fold the rear right backrest forwards link►
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Take the cover out of the trim.
Carefully pull the cover at a 45° angle towards the centre of the vehicle -arrow- Fig. 304►
►. The lug on the cover should point towards the front (i.e. in the direction the cord is pulled).
Press the left side of the tank flap to open it Fig. ►
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