Refueling
200
Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling; 
otherwise no fuel can be filled into the 
tank and a message is displayed.<
When handling fuel, always observe all 
applicable precautionary measures and 
regulations. Never transport reserve fuel con-
tainers in the vehicle. These could become 
leaky and cause an explosion or a fire in an acci-
dent.<
Fuel filler flap
To open and close: press the rear edge of the 
fuel filler flap.
Manual release
If an electrical malfunction should occur, you 
can unlock the fuel filler flap manually.
Sedan
1.In the cargo bay, raise the floor mat and the 
cover located beneath it.
2.Open the snap fasteners of the right side 
panel and take off the side panel.3.Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
Sports Wagon
1.Unhook the retaining strap*, refer to 
page119.
2.Open the right-hand side panel in the cargo 
bay.
3.Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety 
precautions posted at the filling station. 
Otherwise, there is a danger of personal injury 
or property damage.< 
Everything from A to Z
256 Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature52
– automatic heating51
– folding in and out51
– tilting down passenger-side 
exterior mirror51
External audio device113
External devices
– random sequence174
Eye for tow-starting and 
towing, refer to Tow 
fitting233
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control79
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding 
unintentional alarms36
– refer to Switching off 
alarm35
Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts48
– warning lamp48
Fastest route for 
navigation142
Fast forward
– CD changer162
– CD player162
Filler neck for washer fluid65
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter108
First aid, refer to First aid 
kit232
First-aid kit232
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking, 
refer to Setting confirmation 
signals29
– triple turn signal 
activation63Flat tire
– changing wheels226
– compact wheel228
– Flat Tire Monitor88,89
– refer to Tire condition208
– run-flat tires89,91
– TPM Tire Pressure 
Monitor90
– warning lamp89,91
Flat Tire Monitor88
– false alarms88
– initializing system89
– snow chains210
– system limits88
– warning lamp89
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler 
neck for washer fluid65
FM, waveband155
Fog lamps104
– indicator lamp104
Folding rear backrest116
– Sports Wagon117
Folding rear backrest, Sports 
Wagon117
Folding rear seat backrest116
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely126
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps104
For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to 
xDrive
86
Free memory capacity, music 
collection170
Freeway, refer to Route 
criteria142
Front airbags93
Front armrest, refer to Center 
armrest, front112
Front passenger airbags
– deactivating94
Front seat adjustment44
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor88Fuel201
– average consumption75
– display75
– high-quality brands201
– quality201
– refer to Average fuel 
consumption75
– specifications201
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities242
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel consumption display
– computer, average fuel 
consumption75
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Fuel-efficient driving
– refer to Energy control75
– refer to Saving fuel124
Fuel filler flap200
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction200
Fuses230
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control110
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel201
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge75
Gas station 
recommendations143
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission59
General driving 
notes124,125
Glass sunroof, electric39
– Convenient opening and 
closing from outside30
– Convenient opening and 
closing with Comfort 
Access37
– moving manually40
– remote control28