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- Fig. 214 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Opening the fuel tank flap
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- Fig. 215 Inserting the filler nozzle
The fuel tank flap is unlocked and locked automatically by the central locking system.
Press the tank flap -arrow-
Fig. 214► to open it. Your vehicle has a new self-sealing fuel tank without a tank cap.
Insert the filler nozzle into the fuel filler neck as far as the stop
Fig. 215► and ensure it is properly engaged.
Start refuelling. When the automatic filler nozzle is operated correctly it will switch itself off as soon as the tank is “full”. Do not try to put in more fuel after the nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the expansion chamber in the fuel tank.
When the fuel filler pump switches itself off, wait for 5 seconds before pulling out the filler nozzle so that any remaining fuel can flow into the tank opening.
Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear it click into place.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on a sticker on the inside of the tank flap. Further notes on fuel
link►.
The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the Technical data section
link►.
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause serious burns and other injuries.
- For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle. The canister could become damaged in an accident and leak.
- Observe all relevant statutory regulations on using, storing and transporting spare fuel canisters.
- When filling your tank or a spare fuel canister with fuel, do not smoke and keep away from naked flames – risk of explosion!
- If, in exceptional circumstances, you have to carry a spare fuel canister, please observe the following warnings:
- Never fill fuel into the spare fuel canister with the canister placed in or on top of the vehicle. An electrostatic charge could build up during filling, causing the fuel vapour to ignite – risk of explosion! Always place the canister on the ground to fill it.
- Insert the filler nozzle as far as possible into the spare fuel canister.
- If the spare fuel canister is made of metal, the filler nozzle must be in contact with the canister during filling. This helps prevent an electrostatic charge building up.
- Make sure you never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the luggage compartment. Fuel vapour is explosive – danger to life!
CAUTION
- Remove any fuel spills from the paintwork immediately.
- Never run the tank completely dry. If there is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can occur. As a result unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and cause damage to the catalytic converter(s).
- When filling the fuel tank after having run it completely dry on a vehicle with a diesel engine the ignition must be switched on for at least 30 seconds without starting the engine. When you then start the engine it may take longer than normal (up to one minute) for the engine to start firing. This is because air needs to be bled from the fuel system while starting.
For the sake of the environment
Note
Should the fuel tank flap become frozen stuck during inclement weather, press the middle of the flap with the palm of the hand and try again.
Note
To prevent the tank from being filled with the incorrect type of fuel (petrol or diesel), only suitable filler nozzles can be inserted in the fuel filler on your vehicle.
- If the filler nozzle is old, damaged or too small, it may not be able to open the protection mechanism on the fuel tank. In this case, try turning the filler nozzle before inserting it in the fuel filler neck, use a different filling pump or seek professional assistance.
- The protection mechanism will not open if you try to add fuel from a spare fuel canister. If you need to fill the tank from a spare fuel canister, you must use the special funnel stowed in the luggage compartment Fig. ►.