Refueling
Fuel filler flap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked automatically when you open or close the vehicle with the SmartKey or using KEYLESSGO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
in the instrument cluster
. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.

1 To open the fuel filler flap
2 To insert the fuel filler cap
3 Fuel type
4 Tire pressure table
Opening
► Switch off the engine.
► Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door. This switches the ignition to position 0, which corresponds to having removed the SmartKey. The driver’s door can be closed again.
► Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow 1.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
► Open the fuel filler flap.
► Turn the fuel filler cap counter-clockwise
and remove it.
► Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
► Completely insert the pump nozzle into the
filler neck and refuel.
► Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
Closing
► Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it
clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
► Close the fuel filler flap.
If you drive with the fuel filler cap open,
the reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. In
addition, the
(USA only) or
(Canada only) Check Engine warning
lamp
may light up. A message appears in the
multifunction display.
For further information on warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster, see.
Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. A locking pin otherwise prevents
the fuel filler flap from closing after the
vehicle has been locked.
See also:
Calling up a stored setting
- Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat,
steering wheel and exterior mirrors are in
the stored position.
The setting procedure is
interrupted as
soon ...
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