Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Petrol and diesel refuelling
188
Lead-free petrol
189
Diesel fuel
190
Refuelling with CNG (compressed natural gas)
191
CNG
192
The correct fuels for your vehicle are specified on the inside of the fuel filler
flap » Fig. 180 on page 188 .
WARNING■
Observe the local regulations regarding fuel handling.■The operating instructions of the refuelling system must always be fol-
lowed.■
Do not smoke when refuelling and do not use a mobile phone.
■
The fuel and fuel vapours are explosive - risk to life!
CAUTION
■ Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of
fuel can cause misfiring, which can result in damage to parts of the engine and
the exhaust system.■
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork –
risk of paint damage!
■
If the vehicle was not purchased in the country where it was intended to be
operated, you should check whether the fuel specified by the manufacturer is
offered in the country where the vehicle will be operated. You should also per-
haps check whether the manufacturer has recommended a different fuel for
operation of the vehicle in the corresponding country. If no prescribed fuel is
available, then you must check whether it is permitted by the manufacturer to
operate the vehicle with another fuel type.
Petrol and diesel refuellingFig. 180
Open fuel filler flap/unscrew tank cap/place the tank cap on the
fuel filler flap
Fig. 181
Fuel filler tube on vehicles with
diesel engines
Read and observe and on page 188 first.
Refuelling can be done if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle is unlocked.
The engine and the ignition are switched off simultaneously.
The auxiliary heating and ventilation is switched off » page 122.
›
Press on the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 180.
›
Open the flap in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Unscrew the tank cap in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
Remove the tank cap and place in the recess on top of the fuel filler flap in
the direction of arrow
4
.
›
Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler neck as far as it will go, and refuel.
The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time »
.
188General Maintenance
No.Consumer12Radio13Belt tensioner - driver's side14Air blower for air conditioning,heating15Electric steering lock16Signal amplifier for telephone, telephone preinstallation17Instrument cluster18Not assigned19KESSY control unit20Operating lever underneath the steering wheel21Not assigned22Towing hitch - contact in the socket23Light - right24Panorama roof25Control unit for central locking front door right, power windows -
left26Heated front seats27Music amplifier28Towing hitch - left light29CNG relay30Not assigned31Headlight - left32Parking aid (Park Assist)33Airbag switch for hazard warning lights
34
TCS, ESC button, tyre control display, pressure sensor for air-condi-
tioning, reverse light switch, interior mirror with automatic dim-
ming, START-STOP button, telephone preinstallation, control for
heating of rear seats, sensor for air-conditioning, 230 V power
socket, sport-sound generator35Headlight, headlamp beam adjustment, diagnostic connector, cam-
era, radar36Headlight right37Headlight left38Towing hitch - right lightNo.Consumer39Control unit for central locking front door - right, power windows -
front and rear right4012-Volt power socket41Not assigned42Control unit for central locking rear door - left, right, headlight
cleaning system, windscreen wipers43Visor for gas discharge bulbs, interior lighting44Towing hitch - contact in the socket45Control unit for control of seat adjustment46230-Volt power socket47Rear window wiper48Not assigned49Coil on starter relay, clutch pedal switch50Opening the boot lid51Belt tensioner - front passenger side52Not assigned53Relay for rear window heater
Fuses in the engine compartment
Fig. 222
Removing the fuse box cover/fuses
230Do-it-yourself
Original accessories178
Outside temperature46
Overview Engine compartment
194
Warning icons40
Warning lights34
P
Park assist
144
Departing from a parallel parking space147
Finding a parking space145
Information messages147
Parking146
Park Assist automatic emergency braking
147
Operation145
Parking132
Park assist144
Parking aid140
Parking aid140
Automatic system activation when moving for- ward
143
Function141
Road display142
Parking lights71
Park the vehicle see Parking
132
Part replacement177
Passive safety Before setting off
8
Driving safety8
Safety equipment8
Passive Safety8
Payload239
Pedals132
Footmats132
Petrol see fuel
189
Phonebox96
Plastic parts182
Polishing vehicle paint work see vehicle care
182
Positioning the jack
216
Power limit Sun roof - Version 1
67
Sun roof - Version 269
Power outlet 12 V
98
Power steering Warning light
36
Power windows64
Button in the front passenger door65
Button in the rear doors65
Buttons in the driver's door64
Practical equipment Reflective vest
211
Practical features 12-Volt power outlet
98
Storage pockets on the front seats101
Waste container98
Proactive passenger protection Indicator light
38
ProActive passenger protection161
Function162
Puncture repair kit218
R
Radiator fan
195
Radio4
Radio remote control Auxiliary heating
123
Raising the vehicle216
Rear-view mirror Exterior mirrors
85
Fold in passenger mirror85
Synchronous adjustment of the rear-view mir- ror
85
Rear fog light76
Warning light38
Rear mirror83
Interior mirror84
Rear view camera143
Rear window - heater80
Refuelling188
Fuel188
Fuel - natural gas191
Remote control Locking
55
Replacing the battery224
Synchronisation process224
Unlocking55
Remote control key Replacing the battery
224
Removable through-loading bag102
Repairs and technical alterations177
Replace the battery in the auxiliary heating (auxiliary heating) in the remote control
225
Replacing Bulb for the licence plate light
235
Bulbs231
Fuses228
Fuses – engine compartment230
Fuses – LHD228
Fuses – RHD229
Low beam bulb233
Rear window wiper blade227
Vehicle battery202
windscreen wiper blades227
Replenishing Coolant
198
Engine oil197
Windscreen washer fluid195
Retraction and economical driving136
Reversing camera143
Lens care184
Revolutions counter31
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