RefuelingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hints Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Fuel lid
Opening1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the cargo area.
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M6Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,315/2,411Loadlbs
kg920/885
417/401Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,600/1,179Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,780/1,261Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.2/460–44.7/1,265
Capacities
 
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.21.1/80Fuel quality, refer to
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Exterior mirror, automaticdimming feature  57 
Exterior mirrors  56 
External start  198 
External temperature dis‐ play  84 
External temperature warn‐ ing  84 
Eyes for securing cargo  165 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  80 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  140 
Filler neck for engine oil  186 
Fine wood, care  205 
First aid kit  198 
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting  201 
Flat tire, changing wheels  194 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  107 
Flat tire, repairing  179 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  104 
Flat tire, warning lamp  105, 107  
Flooding  162 
Floor carpet, care  206 
Floor mats, care  206 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  149 
Fold-out position, wiper  72 
Foot brake  162 
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror  17 
Front airbags  101 
Front center armrest  153 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  109 Front lights  191 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  103 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  103 
Front seats  49 
Front turn signals, refer to Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs  192 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  107 
Fuel  172 
Fuel consumption, current  85 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  90 
Fuel filler flap  170 
Fuel gauge  83 
Fuel lid  170 
Fuel quality  172 
Fuel recommendation  172 
Fuel, tank capacity  211 
Fuse  195 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  145 
Gasoline  172 
Gear change  75 
Gear shift indicator  88 
General driving notes  161 
Glare shield  147 
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function  47 
Glove compartment  152 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  210 
Ground clearance  163 
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  68 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  146 Hazard warning flashers  197 
Head airbags  101 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  97 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  96 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control  38 
Headlight flasher  70 
Headlight glass  192 
Headlights  191 
Headlights, care  204 
Headlight washer system  70 
Head restraints  49 
Head restraints, front  54 
Head-up Display  93 
Head-up Display, care  206 
Head-up display, M view  94 
Head-up display, standard view  94 
Heavy cargo, stowing  165 
Height, seats  49 
Height, vehicle  210 
High-beam Assistant  98 
High beams  70 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  98 
Higher speed range  163 
Hills  162 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  123 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  154 
Hood  183 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system  161 
HUD Head-up Display  93 
Hydroplaning  161 
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