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- Fig. 157 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Opening the fuel tank flap
- Fig. 158 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Inserting the filler nozzle
The fuel tank flap is unlocked and locked automatically by the central locking system.
Press the tank flap -arrow- Fig. 157► to open it. Your vehicle has a new self-sealing fuel tank without a tank cap.
Insert the filler nozzle into the fuel filler neck as far as the stop Fig. 158► and ensure it is properly engaged.
Start refuelling. 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.
When the fuel filler pump switches itself off, wait for 5 seconds before pulling out the filler nozzle so that any remaining fuel can flow into the tank opening.
Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear it click into place.
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►.
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause serious burns and other injuries.
- 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.
- Observe all relevant statutory regulations on using, storing and transporting spare fuel canisters.
WARNING
The vehicle must not be refuelled from a spare fuel canister – risk of fire!
CAUTION
- Remove any fuel spills from the paintwork immediately.
- Never run the tank completely dry. If there is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can occur. As a result unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and cause damage to the catalytic converter(s).
- Never insert nozzles of portable canisters, funnels or other after-market containers into the fuel tank filler neck.
- Do not open the filler neck forcibly and do not apply pressure with foreign objects or tools in order to open the fuel tank.
For the sake of the environment
Note
Should the fuel tank flap become frozen stuck during inclement weather, press the middle of the flap with the palm of the hand and try again.
Note
- To prevent the tank from being filled with the incorrect type of fuel, only suitable filler nozzles can be inserted in the fuel filler on your vehicle.
- If the filler nozzle is old, damaged or too small, it may not be able to open the protection mechanism on the fuel tank. In this case, try turning the filler nozzle before inserting it in the fuel filler neck, use a different filling pump or seek professional assistance.