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RefuelingFuel filler door
Always switch off the engine 
before refueling, as it is not 
possible to add fuel with the engine 
running, and attempts may also trigger 
the Service Engine Soon lamp.< 
To open the filler door, press on the 
front edge. 
In the event of an electrical malfunction, 
you can also open the fuel filler door 
manually:
sedan
1. Use the handle to lower the trim 
panel on the right side of the luggage 
compartment
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump 
symbol.
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sport wagon
1. Release the right-hand panel in the 
luggage compartment with the 
button and fold the panel down
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump 
symbol.
If a subwoofer
* is installed, loosen the 
T-screw and swing the subwoofer to 
the side.
Always observe all safety precau-
tions posted at the service station 
when handling fuel. Never carry spare 
fuel containers in your vehicle. Whether 
empty or full, these containers can leak, 
cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the 
event of a collision.< 
Simple and environmentally 
friendly
Open the filler cap carefully to 
prevent fuel from spraying out. 
Fuel spray may cause injury.
Do not attempt to continue adding fuel 
to the last drop, as this practice can 
cause fuel spillage.< 
Keep the filler cap in the bracket 
attached to the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle 
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling 
the nozzle out of the pipe during refu-
eling 
>results in premature pump shutoff
>and will reduce the effectiveness of 
the vapor recovery system on the 
pump.
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