304 Operation
At the gas station
Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow 1.
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 the direction
of arrow 2 in the recess on the fuel fill-
er 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.
Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
Close fuel filler flap.
Warning!G
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.
iMake sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin
prevents closing after you have locked the
vehicle.
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 451) or the Factory
Approved Service Products pamphlet.
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause theú malfunction indicator
lamp (USA only) or the± malfunction indica-
tor lamp (Canada only) to illuminate.
More information can be found in the “Practical
hints” section (
page 359).
463 Index
Front passenger front air bag 65, 69
Messages in display 372–375
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 29, 74, 366
Front seat head restraints
see Head restraints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 343
Fuel 304, 449
Additives 452
Automatic transmission fluid 448
Brake fluid 448
Capacities 448
Capacities, Fuel tank 449
Engine coolant 449
Engine oil 448
Filling the tank 303
Fuel display 27
Fuel filler flap and cap 303
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 383
Fuel reserve warning lamp 363
Power steering fluid 448
Premium unleaded
gasoline 304, 449, 451
Requirements, Octane rating 451
Technical data 449Fuel cap
Message in display 360
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 163
Resetting 164
Since last reset 164
Fuel filler flap 303
Locking/unlocking 303
Opening 304
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Capacity 449
Filler flap 303
Message in display 385
Fuel, Premium unleaded
gasoline 304, 449, 451
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 448
Fuses 431
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 432
Fuse box
in engine compartment 433
Fuse box
in trunk 434
Replacing 431G
Garage door opener 31, 285
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 337
Gear range
Automatic transmission 173
Limiting 173
Shifting into optimal 176, 178
Gear selector lever 50, 168
Cleaning 353
Gearshift pattern 168
Lock 51
Message in display 376
Position 169, 170
Position indicator 141
Shifting procedure 169
Unlocking in an emergency 401
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 175
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*
