278 OperationAt the gas station
At the gas stationThe fuel filler flap is located on the 
right-hand side of the vehicle towards the 
rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with 
the SmartKey or the SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO* automatically locks/un-
locks the fuel filler flap.
Turn the engine off 
by turning the SmartKey to 
position0. Remove the SmartKey 
from the starter switch.
by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* 
start/stop button. Open the driv-
er’s door (with the driver’s door 
open, starter switch is now in 
position0, same as SmartKey re-
moved from starter switch).
Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at 
the point indicated by the arrow.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on 
to it until possible pressure is released.
Take off the cap and set it in the recess 
on the fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping 
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle 
unit.
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle 
unit cuts out – do not top up or over-
fill.
Warning!
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Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. 
It burns violently and can cause serious inju-
ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid 
inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish 
all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, 
flame or smoking materials near gasoline!