284 OperationAt the gas stationRefuelingThe 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 (
page 35). 
Open the driver’s door (with the 
driver’s door open, starter switch is now in position0, same as 
SmartKey removed 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 
injury. Whenever you are around gasoline, 
avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extin-
guish all smoking materials. Never allow 
sparks, flame or smoking materials near 
gasoline!