284 OperationAt the gas station
Open fuel filler flap1 by pushing at
the point indicated by the arrow.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn fuel cap2 counterclockwise and
hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
Take off fuel cap2 and place it into
holder3 located on the inside of 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 off or over-
fill.
Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.
Close the fuel filler flap.Warning!
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Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas-
oline fuel discharge. This could cause the
gasoline fuel to spray back out when remov-
ing the fuel pump nozzle, which could cause
personal injury.i
Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before
locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin pre-
vents closing after you have locked the vehicle.
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Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap
open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp to flash and the malfunction indi-
cator lampú(USA only) or the malfunction
indicator lamp±(Canada only) to illuminate.
See also “Practical hints” section (
page 345).
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Only 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 the Facto-
ry Approved Service Products pamphlet.
303 Operation
Tires and wheels
Checking tire inflation pressure
manually
Follow the steps below to achieve correct
tire inflation pressure:
Remove the cap from the valve on one
tire.
Firmly press a tire gauge onto the
valve.
Read tire inflation pressure on tire
gauge and check against the recom-
mended tire inflation pressure on the
placard on the driver’s door B-pillar
(page 296) or, if available, the inside
of the fuel filler flap. If necessary, add
air to achieve the recommended tire
inflation pressure.
Install the valve cap.
Repeat this procedure for each tire.
Warning!
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Follow recommended tire inflation
pressures.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear excessively and/or unevenly,
adversely affect handling and fuel economy,
and are more likely to fail from being over-
heated.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires
can adversely affect handling and ride
comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping
distance, and result in sudden deflation
(blowout) because they are more likely to
become punctured or damaged by road
debris, potholes etc.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified total load limit as indicated on the
placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Overloading the tires can overheat them,
possibly causing a blowout.
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If you have overfilled the tire, release tire in-
flation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the
valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the
tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge.
