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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 fueltank symbol on the information display
)
With the ignition switched off, press and release the button on the lighting panel tounlock the fuel filler door. Please note that thefuel filler door will remain unlocked until thevehicle begins to move forward. An audibleclick will be heard when the fuel filler doorrelocks. • If you intend to leave your vehicle while it is being refueled, this feature enables youto lock the doors/trunk while leaving thefuel filler door unlocked.
• You can also keep the vehicle locked ifyou remain inside it during refueling. The central locking button does not lock thefuel filler door.
• Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstruc-ted and is completely closed after refuel-ing.
• Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hotweather.
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 theenvironment, gasolines containingalcohol can cause damage to paintedsurfaces, which may not be coveredunder 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 handle on the green cord.
3. Gently pull the cord straight rearward until the fuel filler door clicks open.
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ECC................................................. 208, 210
Eco guide................................................. 127
Economical driving.................................. 270
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 95
Electric parking brake.............................. 132
Electronic Climate Control....... 206, 208, 210air distribution table............................ 211
Interior Air Quality System.................. 210
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 121
Emergency towing................................... 285
Emission inspection readiness................ 323Engine overheating........................................... 82
specifications...................................... 365
starting................................................ 118
switching off....................................... 121
Engine compartment overview................ 325
Engine Drag Control (EDC)...................... 138
Engine oil................................................. 366 checking............................................. 326
low pressure warning light.................... 81
volumes.............................................. 367 Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 120
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 279
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 322 Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 306
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 355
placing correctly................................. 118
Fluid specifications.................................. 367
Fog lights................................................... 81 rear...................................................... 100
Four C (active chassis system)................ 219
Front airbags.............................................. 23 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 27, 28
Front park assist.............................. 178, 180
Front seats........................................... 88, 90
Fuel filler cap........................................... 277
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 276
Fuel level warning light.............................. 81 Fuel requirements............................ 274, 275
Fuel tank volume..................................... 367
Fuses....................... 343, 344, 347, 350, 351
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Garage door opener
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Wireless Control System. 115
Gasoline requirements............................. 275
Gas tank volume...................................... 367
Gauges...................................................... 77
Geartronic................................................ 124
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 124
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 300
Grocery bag holder.................................. 280
Gross vehicle weight............................... 301
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Hazard warning flashers.......................... 101
HD digital radio........................................ 237
