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:
Activating the rear view camera
Make sure that the SmartKey is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Make sure that the "rear view
camera" function is selected in COMAND (see the separate operating instructions
for ...
Menu overview
The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
1 Standard display menu
• tire pressure loss warning system (Canada
only)
• tire pressure monitor (USA only)
• ASSYS ...
Socket in the rear-compartment center
console
Example: vehicles with the smoker's package
Lift up the cover of socket 1. ...