06 During your trip
Refueling
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Opening/closing the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door is located on the right rear
fender (indicated by an arrow beside the fuel
tank symbol on the information display
)
With the ignition switched off, press and
release the button on the lighting panel to
unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the
fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the
vehicle begins to move forward. An audible
click will be heard when the fuel filler door
relocks.
•If you intend to leave your vehicle while it
is being refueled, this feature enables you
to lock the doors/trunk while leaving the
fuel filler door unlocked.
•You can also keep the vehicle locked if you
remain inside it during refueling. The cen-tral locking button does not lock the fuel
filler door.
•Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed
and is completely closed after refueling.
•Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot
weather.
Close the fuel filler door by pressing it a click
indicates that it is closed.
CAUTION
•Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling.
In addition to causing damage to the
environment, gasolines containing
alcohol can cause damage to painted
surfaces, which may not be covered
under the New Vehicle Limited War-
ranty.
Manually opening the fuel filler door
If necessary, the fuel filler door can be opened
manually:
1. Open the side hatch in the trunk (on the
same side as the fuel filler door).
2. Grasp the green cord with a handle.
3. Gently pull the cord straight rearward until
the fuel filler door clicks open.
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E
ECC.................................................134, 135
Economical driving.................................. 238
Electric parking brake.............................. 116
Electronic Climate Control.......132, 134, 135
air distribution table............................ 136
Interior Air Quality System.................. 135
Emergency locking retractor...................... 40
Emergency starting.................................. 109
Emergency towing...........................253, 254
Emission inspection readiness................ 287
Engine
overheating........................................... 79
specifications...................................... 324
starting................................................ 108
switching off....................................... 109
Engine compartment overview................289
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................138
Engine oil
checking............................................. 290
low pressure warning light.............. 77, 78
specifications...................................... 325
volumes.............................................. 325
Environment............................................... 13Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 247
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 286
Fluid specifications.................................. 326
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................140
Front airbags.............................................. 25
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 29, 30
Front park assist.............................. 175, 177
Front seats...........................................83, 85
Fuel filler cap........................................... 245
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 244
Fuel level warning light.............................. 77
Fuel requirements............................ 242, 243
Fuel tank volume.....................................326
Fuses............................... 305, 306, 309, 312
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 243
Gas tank volume...................................... 326
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 112
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 111, 112
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 266
Grocery bag holder.................................. 248
Gross vehicle weight...............................267
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 92
HD digital radio........................................ 204
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................295, 296
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
Headlight washers..................................... 97
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 86
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 246
