Refueling
108
Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling, otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Fuel filler door
Opening
1.Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press
the rear edge.
2.Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3.Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap, otherwise the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.<
The warning lamp lights up briefly if
the gas cap is loose or missing. If this
occurs, close the cap correctly.
Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler door manually:
Coupe
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo bay.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
Convertible
1.Loosen the right-hand cargo bay trim panel
by turning the screws by 90°, see arrow.
2.Slightly lift the top section of the panel. It is
not necessary to remove the entire panel.
3.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol.
The fuel filler door is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety
instructions provided at filling stations,
otherwise there is a risk of personal injury or
property damage.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to
>premature pump shutoff
Everything from A to Z
164
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment40
Safety belts40
– belt hand-over41
– damage40
– indicator/warning lamp40
– reminder40
– sitting safely35
Safety systems
– airbags72
– Antilock Brake System
ABS67
– brake system68
– driving stability control
systems67
– Dynamic Stability Control
DSC68
– rollover protection system,
convertible74
– safety belts40
Screw thread for tow
fitting138
Sealant, filling132
Seat adjustment
– electric36
– mechanical36
Seat and mirror memory39
Seat belt reminder, refer to
'Fasten safety belts'
reminder40
Seat heating38
Seats35
– adjusting electrically36
– adjusting the seats36
– heating38
– memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory39
– saving a setting, refer to Seat
and mirror memory39
– sitting safely35
Securing cargo93,95
Securing the vehicle
– from inside23
– from outside19
Selector lever positions49Sequential M Gearbox with
Drivelogic
– Drivelogic drive programs52
Sequential mode50
Service, refer to Roadside
Assistance135
Service car, refer to Roadside
Assistance135
Service data in the remote
control121
Service Interval Display, refer
to Condition Based Service
CBS121
Service requirement display,
refer to Condition Based
Service CBS121
Service requirements63
Settings
– clock, 12h/24h format62
Settings and information61
Shifting51
Shifting gears
– manual transmission48
Shift lever49
Shift Lights52
Shiftlock50
Shift paddles on steering
wheel51
Shift-up display, refer to Shift
Lights52
Shock absorber control, refer
to Electronic Damper
Control EDC68
Side airbags72
Side windows, refer to
Windows28
Signal horn, refer to
Horn10,11
Sitting safely35
– with airbags35
– with head restraint35
– with safety belts35
Ski bag93
Ski bag for convertible, refer to
Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag94
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to
Glass roof, electric30Slot for remote control46
Smokers' package, refer to
Ashtray90
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment88
Snow chains115
Socket, On-Board Diagnosis
OBD122
Socket, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances90
SOS, refer to Sending an
Emergency Request135
Spare fuses,133
Spare fuses, refer to
Fuses133
Speed
– with winter tires114
Speedometer12
"Sport"54
"Sport" with EDC69
Spray nozzles, refer to
Cleaning windshield and
headlamps56
Stability control, refer to
Driving stability control
systems67
Start/stop button46
– starting the engine47
– switching off the engine47
Starting, refer to Starting the
engine47
Starting assistance, refer to
Jump starting136
Starting difficulties
– jump starting136
Starting the engine
– start/stop button46
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steam jet123,124
Steering wheel42
– adjustment42
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– lock46
– locking with convenient
access27
– shift paddles51