Refueling
168
Refueling 
Fuel filler door 
Always switch off the engine before 
refueling. If you do not, fuel cannot be 
filled into the tank and a message on the 
Control Display will appear.< 
To open and close: press the rear edge of 
the fuel filler door.
Manual release 
In the event of an electrical defect in the 
system, you can release the fuel filler door 
manually: 
1.In the luggage compartment, raise the 
floor mat and the cover located beneath 
it 
2.Open the snap fasteners of the right 
side panel and take off the side panel 
3.Pull the knob with the gas pump sym-
bol. 
Always observe all applicable precau-
tions and regulations when handling 
fuels. 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
When handling fuels always observe 
any safety guidelines posted at the 
service station.<
Put the filler cap in the bracket attached to 
the fuel filler door.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler 
nozzle during refueling
>results in premature pump shutoff
>can lead to reduced efficiency in the 
fuel-vapor recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle 
clicks off the first time.
Closing the fuel filler cap: 
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you 
clearly hear a click.
Close the fuel filler cap carefully after 
refueling, until a click is heard. While 
closing, be sure not to squeeze the strap 
which is fastened to the cap. A loose or 
missing cap will activate the message 
Check Gas Cap on the Control Display.< 
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 18.5 gallons/
70 liters, of which approx. 2.1 gallons/
8 liters reserve. 
Never attempt to continue driving 
until the tank is completely empty, as 
engine functions could be affected, and the 
vehicle could sustain damage as a result.< 
Reference 207
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to DSC 
Dynamic Stability 
Control 78
Exhaust system, refer to 
High temperatures 106
Exterior mirrors 42
Ð automatic dimming 
feature 43
F
"Fader", audio systems  132
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control 68
False alarms, refer to 
Avoiding unintentional 
alarms 33
False alarms with the Flat 
Tire Monitor 80
Fastening safety belts, refer 
to Safety belt
Ð indicator lamp 40
"Fastest route" for 
navigation 121
Fastest route for 
navigation 121
First aid, refer to First aid 
kit 191
First aid kit 191
Fitting for towing 193
Flashlight, refer to 
Rechargeable 
flashlight 98
Flash when locking/
unlocking 28
Flat tire
Ð compact wheel 187
Ð Flat Tire Monitor 81
Ð refer also to Changing a 
wheel 187
Ð refer also to Tire 
condition 173
Ð run-flat tires 81, 175
Flat Tire Monitor 80
Ð false alarms 80
Ð indicator lamp 81
Ð initializing the system 81
Ð malfunctions 82
Floods, refer to Water on 
the road 107"FM", waveband 130, 134
FM, waveband 134
Fog lamps 89
Ð indicator lamp 89
Fold down rear seat 101
Folding rear seat back 101
Footwell lamps 89
Forward, fast
Ð CD changer 146
Ð CD player 142
For your own safety 6
Front airbags 83
Front armrest 98
Front head restraints 40
Front seat adjustment 36
Front-to-rear adjustment  in 
Audio mode 132
"FTM" 81
Fuel 169
Ð display 66
Ð quality 169
Ð tank volume 66
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge 66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge 66
Fuel filler door 168
Ð releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction 168
Fuel specifications 169
Fuses 189
G
Garage door opener, refer 
to Integrated universal 
remote control 96
Gasoline, refer to Fuel 
quality 169
Gasoline display, refer to 
Fuel gauge 66
Gear changes, refer to 
Automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 55
Gear display 54
Gearshift lever
Ð automatic transmission 
with Steptronic 55
Ð manual transmission 51
Ð Sequential manual 
transmission SMG 51General car care, refer to 
Caring for your vehicle 
brochure
General driving notes 106
Glass roof, electrical 34
Ð closing in the event of an 
electrical defect 35
Ð convenience operation 29
Ð remote control 28
Glove compartment 98
Ð lighting 98
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system 114
Grilles of the automatic 
climate control 90
Gross vehicle weight, refer 
to Weights 200
H
Halogen lamps 185
Handbrake 50
Ð indicator lamp 50
Hands-free unit 151
Hazard warning flashers 14
Head airbags 83
Headlamp control, 
automatic 87
Headlamp flasher 56
Headlamps 87
Ð care, refer to Caring for 
your vehicle brochure
Ð replacing the bulbs 185
Headlamp washers 57
Head Light, refer to 
Adaptive Head Light 88
Head restraints 39
Ð front 39
Ð front, active 40
Ð rear 40
"Head-Up Display" 44
Head-Up Display 85
Heated mirrors 43
Heated rear window 91
Heated seats 41
Heated steering wheel 44
"Heated steering wheel on / 
off" 44
Heater, rear window 91