The tank flap can be released manually if the central locking system should fail to operate.
- Fig. 305 Luggage compartment: Removing the light cover
- Fig. 306 Luggage compartment: Releasing tank flap manually
The manual release mechanism is located behind the light cover on the right of the luggage compartment.
Use a screwdriver to remove the light cover
Fig. 305►.
Release the ring
Fig. 306► from its holder and carefully pull the ring
►. You should now be able to open the tank flap in the usual way
link►.
Pull the ring only until you feel resistance; otherwise you may damage the manual release mechanism (you cannot hear it releasing the tank flap).