318 OperationAt the gas stationRefueling
The 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.1To open the fuel filler flap
2To insert the fuel filler cap
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 driver’s door open,
starter switch is now in position0,
same as with SmartKey removed
from starter switch).
Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow1.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
Take off cap and set it in direction of
arrow2 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
overfill.
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!
Failure to remove the fuel cap slowly could
result in personal injury.
319 Operation
At the gas station
Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
Close fuel filler flap.Warning!
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Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.
iOnly use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(page 482) or the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet.
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause theú malfunc-
tion indicator lamp (USA only) or
the± malfunction indicator lamp
(Canada only) to illuminate.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
page 376).
499 Index
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 161
Resetting 162
Since last reset 162
Fuel filler flap 318
Locking/unlocking 318
Opening in an emergency 421
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel tank
Capacity 480
Filler flap 318
Message in display 403
Fuel, Premium
unleaded gasoline 319, 482
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 479
Fuses 462
Aids for changing fuses 462
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 463
Fuse box in engine compartment 463
Fuse box in trunk 464
Fuse chart 462
Fuse extractor 462
Replacing 462
Spare fuses 462G
Garage door opener 29, 296
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 355
Gear range 171, 488
Automatic transmission 171
Limiting 171
Shifting into optimal 173
Gear selector lever 28, 48, 166
Cleaning 371
Lock 49
Message in display 393
One-touch gearshifting 173
Position 166, 168
Position indicator 25, 140, 167
Unlocking in an emergency 422
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* 98
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 23, 278
Gloves 413
Good visibility 181
GPS 488
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVWGVW 355
GVWR 356
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 371
Hazard warning flasher 133
Head restraints 38, 119
Active head restraints 73
Front seat 119
Power seat, Adjusting 38
Rear seat 119
Rear seat, Lowering 120
Rear seat, Raising 120
Headlamp
cleaning system* 181, 329, 486
Headlamp delayed shut-off see
Delayed shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 128
Bi-Xenon* 441, 487
Cleaning lenses 369
Daytime running lamp mode 129
Halogen 440
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
