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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Hints Observe the fuel recommendation, refer to
page 184, prior to refueling.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Diesel engines The filler neck is designed for refueling at die‐
sel fuel pumps.
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 trunk.
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Capacities
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.Gasoline: 15.8/60
Diesel: 15/57Fuel quality, refer to
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction 66
Engine, automatic switch- off 66
Engine compartment 204
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 205
Engine coolant 209
Engine idling when driving, coasting 176
Engine oil 206
Engine oil, adding 207
Engine oil additives 208
Engine oil change 208
Engine oil filler neck 207
Engine oil temperature 81
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 208
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 208
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 224
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 65
Engine stop 66
Engine temperature 81
Entering a car wash 229
Equipment, interior 152
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 119
Exchanging wheels/tires 197
Exhaust system 167
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 224
External temperature dis‐ play 82
External temperature warn‐ ing 82
Eyes for securing cargo 170 F
Failure message, see Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 146, 149
Filler neck for engine oil 207
Fine wood, care 231
First aid kit 224
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 227
Flat tire, changing wheels 220
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 104
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Flat tire, warning lamp 101, 104
Flooding 167
Floor carpet, care 232
Floor mats, care 232
Fogged up windows 146
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 158
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 167
Front airbags 97
Front-end collision warning with braking function 109
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 107
Front fog lights 95
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 217
Front lights 213
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 99
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 99
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 104
Fuel 184
Fuel consumption, current 83 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 182
Fuel gauge 81
Fuel lid 182
Fuel quality 184
Fuel recommendation 184
Fuel, tank capacity 241
Fuse 221
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 152
Gasoline 184
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 84
General driving notes 166
Glare shield 156
Glass sunroof, powered 47
Glove compartment 160
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 236
H Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 153
Hazard warning flashers 223
Head airbags 97
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 93
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 213
Headlights 213
Headlights, care 230
Headlight washer system 69
Head restraints 50
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