Refueling
192
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. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or 
missing.<
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 
Reference 247
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away227
– for tying down loads120
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical 
consumer223
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm33
– switching off an alarm33
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts48
Fastest route for 
navigation135
Fast forward
– CD changer154
– CD player154
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control100
First aid pouch225
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– Run-Flat Tires204
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM85
– indicating a flat tire86
– indicator/warning lamp86
– initializing the system85
– malfunction86
– snow chains85,205
– system limits85
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition203
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband147
Fog lamps95
– indicator lamp13,95Folding up the floor panel111
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely118
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps96
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive84
Free memory capacity, music 
collection161
Front airbags90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor85
Fuel193
– average consumption71
– gauge70
– high-quality brands193
– quality193
– specifications193
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities235
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Fuel filler door192
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction192
Fuses223
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control102
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption71
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel193
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge70
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes117
Glass roof, electric37
– closing after electrical 
malfunction38
– convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with convenient 
access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising37
– remote control28
Glove compartment105
GPS navigation, refer to 
Navigation system124
Grills97
Gross vehicle weight, refer to 
Weights235
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking 
brake56
Hands-free system14
Hazard warning flashers14
HDC Hill Descent Control84
HD radio, refer to High 
Definition Radio148
Head airbags90
Headlamp control, 
automatic93
Headlamp flasher59
– indicator lamp11,13
Head restraints44
– rear, removing46
– sitting safely42
Heated
– mirrors50
– rear window100
– seats47