07 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 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
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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.
11 Index
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ECC......................................... 202, 204, 206
Eco guide................................................. 125
Economical driving.................................. 268
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 93
Electric parking brake.............................. 130
Electronic Climate Control....... 202, 204, 206air distribution table............................ 207
Interior Air Quality System.................. 206
ventilated seats................................... 202
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emergency starting.................................. 119
Emergency towing................................... 282
Emission inspection readiness................ 319Engine overheating........................................... 80
specifications...................................... 360
starting................................................ 116
switching off....................................... 119
Engine compartment overview................ 321
Engine oil................................................. 361 checking............................................. 322
low pressure warning light.................... 79
volumes.............................................. 362 Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 118
Environment............................................... 12
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 276
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Federal Clean Air Act............................... 318 Flat tires
repairing with tire sealing system....... 302
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 351
placing correctly................................. 116
Fluid specifications.................................. 362
Fog lights................................................... 79 rear........................................................ 98
Four C (active chassis system)................ 216
Front airbags.............................................. 22 disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front park assist.............................. 176, 178
Front seats........................................... 86, 88 heated................................................. 202
Fuel filler cap........................................... 274
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 273 Fuel level warning light.............................. 79
Fuel requirements............................ 271, 272
Fuel tank volume..................................... 362
Fuses....................... 339, 340, 343, 346, 347G
Garage door opener
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Wireless Control System. 113
Gasoline requirements............................. 272
Gas tank volume...................................... 362
Gauges...................................................... 75
Geartronic................................................ 122
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 122
Generator warning light............................. 80
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 296
Grocery bag holder.................................. 277
Gross vehicle weight............................... 297
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Hazard warning flashers............................ 99
HD digital radio........................................ 236
