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On the road
QUICK REFERENCE
If necessary, clean the area between the charg‐
ing socket flap and charging socket, for instance
from snow, before removing it.
Button
Function
Rear window defroster.
1. Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key if it is
locked.
Switches off the system.
Charging cable is unlocked.
2. Press the release button on the handle, ar‐
row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the
gripping areas.
Charging and refueling the
vehicle
Charging process is interrupted.
Charging the vehicle
Connecting
To connect, engage selector lever position P,
deactivate drive-ready state, and unlock the vehi‐
cle. Set the parking brake, if needed.
1. Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow.
3. Remove the charging cable from the charg‐
ing socket, arrow 2.
4. Press on the charging socket flap until it en‐
gages.
5. Attach cover of the charging cable plug, if
needed.
6. Disconnect Level 1 charging cable from the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
from the port on the charging station as appli‐
cable.
2. Remove the cover of the charging cable plug,
if needed.
3. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
to the port on the charging station.
7. Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the permanently
installed charging cable in the place provided
for it.
4. Insert the appropriate charging cable plug,
and push it in until it engages.
Refueling
Removing
When the charging process is active and the ve‐
hicle is locked, the charging cable is automati‐
cally locked. Unlock the vehicle before removing
the cable.
Venting the tank
Excess pressure may build up in the fuel tank as
a result of gasoline vapors; this pressure is dissi‐
pated before the fuel cap is opened.
When the charging process is completed, the
charging cable is automatically unlocked.
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On the road
QUICK REFERENCE
The button is located on the driver's side on the
door armrest.
Information on the recommended fuel grade can
be found in the Owner's Manual.
1. Switch off drive-ready state.
Wheels and tires
2.
Press the button to start the pressure
equalization.
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The tank venting status is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster. In rare cases, tank venting
can last several minutes.
When tank venting has finished, a message is
displayed in the instrument cluster. The fuel
cap is released for opening.
3. Open the fuel filler flap.
If it is not possible to open the fuel filler flap
after tank venting, press the button again.
The pressure values for tire sizes approved by
the manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle
type are on the door pillar of the driver's door.
If it is still not possible to open the fuel filler
flap even after pressing the button again, un‐
lock the fuel filler flap manually.
Checking the tire inflation pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it as needed:
Fuel cap
1. Press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap to
open it.
▷ At least twice a month.
▷ Before embarking on an extended trip.
Electronic oil measurement
Requirements
Depending on the previous displays, the status
display appears when the engine is running or af‐
ter the vehicle has been driven for at least 30 mi‐
nutes.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Displaying the engine oil level
On the Control Display:
1. "My Vehicle"
Gasoline
2. "Vehicle status"
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
3.
"Engine oil level"
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without met‐
allic additives.
Different messages appear on the Control Dis‐
play depending on the engine oil level. Pay atten‐
tion to these messages.
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