Fuel Filler Flap Opening - SMART Fortwo 2015 Owner's Manual

Refuelling
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Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel
can. The fuel lines and/or the fuel injec-
tion system could otherwise be blocked by
particles from the fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may
spray out when you remove the fuel pump noz-
zle.
For further information on fuel and fuel qual-
Y
ity ( page 217).
Refuelling
General notes
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked
automatically when you lock or unlock the
vehicle with the key.
The position of the fuel filler cap is dis-
played 8 in the instrument cluster. The
arrow next to the filling pump indicates the
side of the vehicle.
Opening the fuel filler flap
Opening the fuel filler flap
:
Attaches the fuel filler cap
;
Fuel type instruction label
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X
Switch off the engine.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X
Open the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
X
Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X
Hang the fuel filler cap on the hook on the
inside of the fuel filler flap.
X
Completely insert the filler neck of the
fuel pump nozzle into the tank, hook in
place and refuel.
X
Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i
Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
X
Replace the fuel filler cap on the filler
neck and turn it clockwise.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
i
Close the fuel filler flap before locking
the vehicle.