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  186, 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.◀
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: 15.8/60Fuel quality, refer to
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Engine compartment, work‐ing in  202 
Engine coolant  206 
Engine idling when driving, coasting  178 
Engine oil  203 
Engine oil, adding  204 
Engine oil additives  204 
Engine oil change  205 
Engine oil filler neck  204 
Engine oil temperature  82 
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive  205 
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved  205 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  219  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  66 
Engine stop  66 
Engine temperature  82 
Entering a car wash  224 
Equipment, interior  153 
Error displays, see Check Control  79 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  120 
Exchanging wheels/tires  194 
Exhaust system  169 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  59 
Exterior mirrors  58 
External start  219 
External temperature dis‐ play  83 
External temperature warn‐ ing  83 
Eyes for securing cargo  172 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  79 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm  47 
Fan, refer to Air flow  147, 150  
Filler neck for engine oil  204 
Fine wood, care  226 
First aid kit  219 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  222 
Flat tire, changing wheels  215 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  105 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  101 
Flat tire, warning lamp  102, 105  
Flooding  169 
Floor carpet, care  227 
Floor mats, care  227 
Fogged up windows  147 
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests  159 
Fold-out position, wiper  72 
Foot brake  169 
Front airbags  98 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  110 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  108 
Front fog lights  96 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  212 
Front lights  210 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  100 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  100 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  105 
Fuel  186 
Fuel consumption, current  84 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  88 
Fuel filler flap  184 
Fuel gauge  82 Fuel lid  184 
Fuel quality  186 
Fuel recommendation  186 
Fuel, tank capacity  233 
Fuse  216 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  153 
Gasoline  186 
Gear change, Steptronic transmission  74 
Gear shift indicator  85 
General driving notes  168 
Glare shield  157 
Glass sunroof, powered  49 
Glove compartment  161 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  230 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  69 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  154 
Hazard warning flashers  218 
Head airbags  98 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  94 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  94 
Headlight flasher  70 
Headlight glass  210 
Headlights  210 
Headlights, care  225 
Headlight washer system  70 
Head restraints  51 
Head restraints, front  55 
Head restraints, rear  56 
Head-up Display  91 
Head-up Display, care  227 
Heavy cargo, stowing  172 
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