Fuel
General information
Warning!
Fuel is highly ammable and harmful to
health.
Fire, open flame and smoking are prohibited
when handling fuel.
Avoid contact with skin or clothing.
Do not inhale fuel vapors.
Warning!
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine:
Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
lights have come on.
Please observe the chapter "EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM" on page 247.
Please observe the chapter "FUEL ECONOMY"
on page 242.
Please observe the chapter "LEVEL GAUGE"
on page 103.
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Maintenance, Car Care
Check engine warning light
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and
on-board computer come on and remain on while
driving, it suggests:
–
an improperly fastened tank cap or
–
refueling with engine running.
Opening the ller ap
The filler opening is under the filler flap in the front
right fender.
With the vehicle unlocked, press on the front
part of the filler flap (arrow) to open the flap.
The filler flap is centrally locked along with the
other locks.
If there is a defect in the automatic unlocking
system:
Open the passenger door.
Pull the ring in the right-hand door aperture
(arrow).