08 Starting and driving
Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing
The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as
follows:
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
Open the fuel filler flap using the button on
the lighting panel - the flap opens when the
button is released.
In the combined instrument panel's
display the arrow on the symbol indi-
cates which side of the car the fuel cap is
located.
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Close the fuel filler flap by pressing it in
until a click confirms that it is closed.
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Filling up with fuel (p. 300)
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Fuel filler flap - manual opening
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually
when electric opening from the passenger
compartment is not possible.
1. Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo
area (same side as fuel filler flap).
2. Expand/open a perforated section in the
isolation and locate a green cord with
handle.
3. Pull the cord gently straight back until the
fuel filler flap folds out with a "click".
IMPORTANT
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is
required to disengage the hatch lock.
Related information
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Filling up with fuel (p. 300)
Filling up with fuel
Important things to consider when refuelling.
Opening/closing the fuel cap
The fuel filler cap can be attached onto the flap.
A certain overpressure may arise in the tank
in the event of high outside temperatures.
Open the cap slowly.
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After refuelling - refit the cap and turn it
until one or more clicking sounds are
heard.
Filling up with fuel
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Do not overfill the tank but fill until the
pump nozzle cuts out.
NOTE
Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot
weather.