Refueling
206
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 flap
Opening
1.Open the fuel filler flap. 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 flap.
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 flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can release 
the fuel filler flap manually:
Coupe
1.Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area.
2.Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler flap is released.
Convertible
1.Loosen the right-hand cargo area 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 flap is released. 
Reference 263
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Engine speed, refer to Engine 
data246
Engine starting, refer to 
Starting the engine56
Entering special destinations 
by name140
Entering the postal code for 
navigation136
Entry lamps, refer to Interior 
lamps105
Entry map for destination140
Equalizer, tone setting155
Error messages, refer to 
Check Control84
ESP Electronic Stability 
Program, refer to Dynamic 
Stability Control DSC89
Exhaust system, refer to Hot 
exhaust system127
Extended connectivity of the 
music player in the mobile 
phone178
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming 
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio device115
External devices
– random sequence180
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing 
away241
– for tying down loads130
F
Failure messages, refer to 
Check Control84
Failure of an electrical 
consumer237
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional 
alarm33
– switching off an alarm32Fastening safety belts, refer to 
Safety belts49
Fastest route for 
navigation144
Fast forward
– CD changer167
– CD player167
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic 
climate control109
First aid pouch239
Fixture for remote control, 
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29
Flat tire
– run-flat tires220
– Tire Pressure Monitor 
TPM94
Flat Tire Monitor FTM92
– indicating a flat tire93
– indicator/warning lamp93
– initializing the system93
– snow chains92,221
– system limits92
Flat tires, refer to Tire 
condition219
Fluid reservoir, refer to 
Washer fluid reservoir66
FM, waveband157
Fog lamps104
– indicator lamp13,104
Folding up the floor panel120
Footbrake, refer to Braking 
safely128
Footwell lamps, refer to 
Interior lamps105
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to 
xDrive90
Free memory capacity, music 
collection175
Front airbags98
FTM, refer to Flat Tire 
Monitor92Fuel207
– average consumption77
– gauge76
– high-quality brands207
– quality207
– specifications
207
– tank contents, refer to 
Capacities250
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
Fuel consumption indicator
– average fuel 
consumption77
Fuel display, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
Fuel filler flap206
– releasing in the event of 
electrical malfunction206
Fuses237
G
Garage door opener, refer to 
Integrated universal remote 
control111
Gasoline
– refer to Average 
consumption77
Gasoline, refer to Required 
fuel207
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel 
gauge76
Gas station 
recommendations146
Gear indicator, automatic 
transmission with 
Steptronic58
Gear indicator, refer to 
Displays in the instrument 
cluster60
Gearshift lever60
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with 
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes127