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Mobility
Refuelling
Refuelling
2. Turn the fuel filler cap anticlockwise.
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes all standard, national
and special equipment provided in the model
series. Equipment not available in the vehicle is
therefore also described, for example the se‐
lected special equipment or national version.
This also applies to safety-relevant functions
and systems. Comply with the relevant na‐
tional regulations when using the correspond‐
ing functions and systems.
3. Place the tank cap in the holder on the fuel
filler flap.
Information
Before refuelling, comply with notes on fuel
quality, see page 202.
Refuel in good time
If the range drops below 50 km, 30 miles,
you should refuel as soon as possible, or en‐
gine function may be impaired and damage
may occur.◀
For diesel engines
Closing
The filler neck is designed for refuelling at die‐
sel pumps.
1. Fit the tank cap and turn clockwise until it
is clearly heard to click into place.
2. Close fuel filler cap.
Do not crush the retaining strap
Fuel tank cap
Do not jam the retaining strap on the tank
cap, otherwise the tank cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapours can escape.◀
Opening
1. Briefly press rear edge of fuel filler flap.
Unlocking fuel filler flap manually
For example, with an electrical fault.
The unlocking mechanism is in the boot.
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Refuelling
Mobility
1. Remove the cover from the right-hand trim
panel.
2. Pull the green tag with the fuel pump sym‐
bol. Fuel filler flap is unlocked.
Note when refuelling
When refuelling, insert the filler nozzle fully into
the filler neck. Lifting the filler nozzle during re‐
fuelling results in:
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The fuel supply being cut off prematurely.
Fuel vapour and fumes being fed back less
effectively.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle cuts
out for the first time.
Do not overfill fuel tank
Do not overfill fuel tank, otherwise dam‐
age may be caused to the environment and the
vehicle due to seepage of fuel.◀
Handling fuels
Comply with the safety regulations dis‐
played at filling stations.◀
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