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* NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles
with a gasoline engine.
If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch the ignition on. Otherwise
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fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
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completely.
* NOTE Do not use gasoline to refuel vehi‐
cles with a diesel engine.
If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch the ignition on. Otherwise,
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fuel can enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. The repair costs are high.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
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Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
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completely.
* NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused
by overfilled fuel tanks.
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump
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nozzle switches off.
* NOTE Fuel may spray out when you
remove the fuel pump nozzle.
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump
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nozzle switches off.
* NOTE Damage to painted surfaces due to
fuel
Do not spill any fuel on painted surfa‐
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ces.
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper handling of fuel
If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a
danger to persons and the environment.
Do not allow fuels to run into the sew‐
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age system, the surface waters, the
ground water or into the ground.
Requirements:
The vehicle is unlocked.
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The auxiliary heating is deactivated.
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The ignition is switched off
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The front left-hand door is open.
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Do not get back into the vehicle during the
refueling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
Observe the notes on operating fluids
(
page 325).
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Fuel filler flap
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Fuel filler cap
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The fuel filler flap is beside the front left-hand
door when viewed in the direction of travel.
The position of the fuel filler cap æ is also
shown in the Instrument Display. The arrow
on the filling pump specifies the side of the
vehicle.
Open fuel filler flap 1.
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Turn fuel filler cap
2
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remove it.
Close all vehicle doors to prevent fuel vapors
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from entering the vehicle interior.
Completely slide the filler neck of the pump
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nozzle into the tank, hook in place and refuel.
Fill the fuel tank only until the pump nozzle
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switches off.
Replace fuel filler cap
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wise.
You will hear a click when the fuel filler cap is
closed fully.
Open the front left-hand door.
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Close fuel filler flap 1.
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Driving and parking 127
counter-clockwise and
2
and turn it clock‐
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