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24nWarning triangle*
First-aid kit*
Refueling
Fuel filler door
1. Open the cover on the left in the
cargo area: lift the handle on the
cover
2. Pull the tab of the retaining strap,
refer to arrow, and remove the haz-
ard warning triangle from the support
bracket
3. To install: slide the hazard warning
triangle into the support bracket and
press on the retaining strap.
The first-aid kit is located under the
front passenger's seat.
Before filling the tank, switch off
the engine. If you do not, fuel can-
not be filled into the tank and the Ser-
vice Engine Soon lamp may come on.<
To open: pull the handle and fold the
cover down.
To close: fold the cover up.
To open the fuel filler door, press on the
front edge.
Some of the articles in the first-aid
kit may be used within a limited
time only. Therefore, check the expira-
tion dates of the contents regularly and
replace the contents concerned in good
time if necessary. You can find replace-
ments in any pharmacy.
Always observe all legal regulations
requiring a first-aid kit to be carried in
the vehicle.<
In the event of an electrical malfunction,
you can also open the fuel filler door
manually:
Comply with legal requirements
requiring you to carry a hazard
warning triangle in the vehicle.<
1. Open the cover on the right in the
cargo area: lift the handle on the
cover
2 Pull the knob with the fuel pump sym-
bol.
Refueling
25n
When handling fuels always
To close the fuel filler cap:
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until
you clearly hear a click.
observe any safety guidelines
posted at the service station. Never
carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-
cle. Whether empty or full, these con-
tainers can leak, cause an explosion, or
lead to fire in the event of a collision.<
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a click is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
message CHECK GAS CAP in the
Check Control* or the Check Gas Cap
lamp*.<
Observe the following when
refueling
Tank capacity:
approx. 24.6 gal./approx. 93 liters,
including reserve
6-cylinder engine: approx. 2.0 gal./
approx. 8 liters
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury.
Do not top off. Topping off may cause
fuel spillage.<
8-cylinder engine: approx. 2.5 gal./
approx. 10 liters.
Keep the filler cap in the bracket
attached to the fuel filler door.
Never attempt to continue driving
until the tank is completely empty,
as engine functions could be affected,
and the vehicle could sustain damage
as a result.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-
ing
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the vapor
recovery system on the pump.
The fuel tank is full when the filler noz-
zle clicks off the first time.
