Refueling
184
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. They can leak and cause
an explosion or a fire in an accident.<
Fuel filler flap
To open and close: briefly press the rear edge of
the fuel filler flap.
Unlocking manually
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
release the fuel filler flap manually:
In the luggage compartment, pull the knob with
the gas pump symbol on the right side panel.
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
and property damage.<
Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket attached
to the fuel filler flap.
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid raising the filler
nozzle during refueling; otherwise this
>results in premature pump shutoff
>can lead to reduced efficiency in the fuel-
vapor recovery system
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 18.5 US gal/70 liters, including approx.
4 US gal/15 liters reserve capacity.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, otherwise engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel filler cap
Closing
Insert the cap and turn it clockwise until there is
a clearly audible click.
Do not crush the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap may not properly
seal and fuel vapors can escape.<
A message
* is displayed if the cap is loose or
missing.
Reference 235
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine output, refer to Engine
data220
Engine overheating, refer to
Coolant temperature65
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data220
Engine starting, refer to
Starting engine56
Entering destination via town/
city name117
Entering rear47
Entering zip code for
navigation118
Entertainment sound output
on/off136
Entry map for destination122
Equalizer, refer to Tone
control137
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to DSC
Dynamic Stability
Control76
Event Data Recorders198
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system109
Exterior mirrors49
– adjusting49
– automatic dimming
feature50
– automatic heating49
– folding in and out49
– tilting down passenger-side
exterior mirror49
External audio device102
External devices
– random sequence158
Eye for tow-starting and
towing, refer to Tow
fitting214
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control70
False alarm
– refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms34
– refer to Switching off
alarm33Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
Fastest route for
navigation126
Fast forward
– CD changer146
– CD player146
Filler neck for washer fluid63
Filling bottle, refer to
M Mobility System205
Filter, refer to Microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter98
First aid, refer to First aid
kit213
First aid kit213
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals29
– triple turn signal
activation61
Flat tire
– Flat Tire Monitor79
– M Mobility System205
– run-flat tires82
– spare wheel208
– Tire Pressure Monitor81
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor81
– warning lamp81,82
Flat Tire Monitor79
– false alarms80
– initializing system80
– snow chains191
– system limits80
– warning lamp81
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid63
FM, waveband139
Folding into raised position
convertible top
compartment floor,
Convertible33
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps93
For your own safety5
Free memory capacity, music
collection154
Front airbags83Front passenger airbags
– deactivating84
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor79
Fuel
– average consumption67
– display66
– fuel specifications
185
– high-quality brands185
– quality185
– specifications185
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities223
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Fuel filler flap184
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction184
Fuses210
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control100
Gasoline
– refer to Average fuel
consumption67
– refer to Fuel
specifications185
– refer to Required fuel185
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge66
Gas station
recommendations127
Gear changes59
Gear display, refer to Displays
in instrument cluster59
Gearshift lever
– manual transmission57
General driving notes108
Glass sunroof, electric with tilt
function
– convenient opening and
closing with Comfort
Access35
Glove compartment101
