
224 What you should know at the gas station
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What you should know at the gas station
Fuel supplyOpen flap by pushing near front (arrow). Turn fuel cap 
to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in 
tank has been released, then remove cap. Failure to 
remove slowly could result in personal injury.
Manual release of fuel filler flap, see page 299.
Fuel
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully 
insert filler nozzle unit. Only fill fuel tank until the filler 
nozzle unit cuts out – do not top up or overfill.
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can 
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate.
Fuel tank capacity approx. 16.4 US gal (62.0 l).
This includes approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) reserve. Use 
premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane Index 91 
(Average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Wa r n i n g !
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It 
burns violently and can cause serious injury. 
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling 
fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking 
materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking 
materials near gasoline!
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating 
pressure in the system which could cause a gas 
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon 
removing the filler nozzle which could cause 
personal injury.
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329 Index
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Drinking and driving  ....................................................205
Drive sensibly - save fuel  ..............................................205
Driving instructions  ......................................................205
Driving off  .......................................................................207
EELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction 
and warning messages  ............................................ 245
Electronic key  ................................................................... 25
Changing batteries  ................................................... 288
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control  ................................ 290
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Control switch  ...........................................................222
Malfunction and warning messages  ......................245
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing  ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp  ............................................................ 231
Emergency call
See Tele Aid  ............................................................... 183
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 66
Emergency trunk lid release button  ....................... 41, 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident  ................... 36
Emission control  ............................................................ 181Emission control label ................................................... 312
Engine compartment  .................................................... 254
ENGINE FAN - malfunction and 
warning messages  ................................................... 239
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp  ...... 228
Engine oil additives  ...................................................... 320
Engine oil consumption  ................................................ 113
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 112, 256
Warning  ..................................................................... 244
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction 
and warning messages  ............................................ 244
Engine oil level indicator  .............................................. 112
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON 
(measuring) - multifunction indicator  ................... 113
Engine oils  ..................................................................... 320
Capacities  ................................................................... 318
ESP (Electronic stability program)  .... 211, 213, 220, 278
Control switch  .......................................................... 222
Malfunction and warning messages  ..................... 245
Malfunction indicator lamp  ..................................... 231
Synchronizing  ...........................................................221
Warning lamp  ............................................................231
Express opening and closing
See Power windows ................................................... 147
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data Instruments 
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Exterior lamp malfunction 
and warning message  ..............................................242
Exterior lamp switch  ......................................................114
Exterior lamps  ................................................................ 280
Adjusting headlamp aim .......................................... 285
Fog lamps  ....................................................................114
Headlamps  ......................114, 242, 243, 281, 285, 305
Low and high beam  .......................................... 117, 282
Parking lamps  ...................................................114, 282
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 280
Side marker lamp, front  ........................................... 284
Standing lamps ..................................................114, 282
Taillamp assemblies  ................................................. 283
Turn signal lamp  ............................................... 117, 282
FFirst aid kit  ..................................................................... 250
Flat tire
See changing wheels  ................................................266
Flexible service system (FSS)  ...................................... 109
Fuel
Gasoline additives  ....................................................322
Premium unleaded gasoline  .................. 180, 319, 321Fuel cap placement warning  ....................................... 230
Fuel filler flap
Manual release  ......................................................... 299
Fuel requirements  .........................................................321
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 230
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities  ............... 318
Fuse box  ......................................................................... 252
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 252
GGarage door opener  ....................................................... 158
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 322
Fuel requirements  ....................................................321
Premium unleaded  ...................................................321
General notes on the central locking system  .............. 26
Global locking
See Central locking system  ....................................... 29
Glove box  ......................................................................... 151
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