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, reserve fuel warning lamp flashes. In addition, the 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.
Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
Problem
Fuel is leaking from the vehicle.
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
Risk of explosion or fire
The fuel line or the fuel tank is defective.
- Turn the SmartKey to position 0() in the ignition lock immediately and remove it.
- Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
- Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Problem
The fuel filler flap cannot be opened.
Possible causes/consequences and Solutions
The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The SmartKey battery is discharged.
- Unlock the vehicle ().
or
- Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key ().
The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jammed.
- Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
See also:
Important safety notes
DSR assists you when driving downhill. It
keeps the speed of travel at the speed set on
the on-board computer. The steeper the
downhill gradient, the greater the DSR
braking effect on the vehi ...
Important safety notes
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of accidents:
Excessive speed, especially in turns
Wet and slippery road surfaces
Following another vehicle too closely
The driving saf ...
Useful information
This Operator's Manual describes
all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differenc ...