Instruction book Audi A3 Version Year 2017
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►Audi A3 ►Service and care ►Checking and top... ◀Filling the tank
The tank flap can be released manually if the central locking system should fail to operate.
Fig. 300 Applies to: version 1 Luggage compartment (rear right): Manual release (example)
Fig. 300 
Applies to: version 1 
Luggage compartment (rear right): Manual release (example)
Fig. 301 Applies to: version 2 Rear cabin: Right rear seat folded down
Fig. 301 
Applies to: version 2 
Rear cabin: Right rear seat folded down
Manual release in luggage compartment
Applies to: version 1
The manual release mechanism is located behind 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. 300► ►. The tank flap is then released.
Press the left side of the tank flap to open it Fig. ►.
Plug-in hybrid drive*: Please note the information on link►.
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►.
Take the cover  out of the trim.
Carefully pull the cover at a 45° angle towards the centre of the vehicle -arrow- Fig. 301► ►. 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. ►.
CAUTION
Stop pulling the ring when you feel resistance at the ring/cover (the release mechanism is not audible). Otherwise, you could damage the manual release mechanism.
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