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Che c king and Filling
Fuel filler door emergency release
If the central locking system is faulty, the fuel
filler door can be unlocked manually.
Fig. 174
Right side trim in the luggage compartme nt: re-
moving the tr im
Fig. 175
Luggage compa rtment: fuel filler doo r eme rgency
release
The emergency opening mechanism is located
behind the right side trim pane l in the luggage
compartment.
Removing th e side trim
• To remove the right side trim, first remove the
retaine r from the mounts @ ¢
fig. 174.
• Turn both locking mechanisms 90° to the left
us ing a coin or a similar object and remove the
locking mechanisms.
• Tilt the reta iner upward and pull the trim out .
Lay the trim down on its side, because there is
an electrical wire for the socket* on the back .
Fuel filler door emergency release
• Loosen the strap from its bracket and pu ll on it
¢ fig. 175
¢ (D.
The filler door is released.
• Presson the left side of the fuel f iller door to
open it
¢page 186, fig. 172.
188
(D
Note
Only pu ll on the loop until you feel resistance .
You will not hear it re lease . Otherwise you
could damage the emergency release mecha-
nism.
Emissions
control
system
Catalytic converter
The vehicle may only be driven with unleaded
gaso line , otherwise the catalytic converte r will be
dest royed .
Never dr ive until the tank is completely empty.
The irregular supply of fuel that results from that
can cause engine misfires. Uncombusted fuel will
enter the exhaust system, which can cause over-
heating and damage to the catalytic converter .
&_
WARNING
The temperat ure of the exhaust system is
high, both when driving and after stopp ing
the engine.
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- Never tou ch the exhaust tail pipes once they
have become hot. This cou ld resu lt in burns.
- Do not park your vehicle over flammable
materials such as grass or leaves because
the high temperature
of the emissions con-
trol system could start a fire .
- Do not apply unde rbody protectant in the
exhaust system area, beca use this increases
the risk of fire.
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