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  174, 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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M6Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg5,315/2,411Loadlbs
kg920/885
417/401Approved front axle loadlbs/kg2,600/1,179Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,780/1,261Cargo area capacitycu ft/l16.2/460–44.7/1,265
Capacities
 
US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.21.1 / 80Fuel quality, refer to
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Error displays, see CheckControl  80 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  125 
Exchanging wheels/tires  180 
Exhaust system  163 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  58 
Exterior mirrors  57 
External start  199 
External temperature dis‐ play  84 
External temperature warn‐ ing  84 
Eyes for securing cargo  167 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  80 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  141 
Filler neck for engine oil  188 
Fine wood, care  206 
First aid kit  199 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  202 
Flat tire, changing wheels  195 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  107 
Flat tire, repairing  181 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  104 
Flat tire, warning lamp  105, 107  
Flooding  164 
Floor carpet, care  207 
Floor mats, care  207 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  151 
Fold-out position, wiper  72 
Foot brake  164 For the roofliner, refer to All
around the interior rearview
mirror  17 
Front airbags  101 
Front center armrest  155 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  109 
Front lights  193 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  103 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  103 
Front seats  50 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  107 
Fuel  174 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  90 
Fuel filler flap  172 
Fuel gauge  83 
Fuel lid  172 
Fuel quality  174 
Fuel recommendation  174 
Fuel, tank capacity  211 
Fuse  197 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  147 
Gasoline  174 
Gear change  75 
Gear shift indicator  87 
General driving notes  163 
Glare shield  149 
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function  48 
Glove compartment  154 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  210 
Ground clearance  165 H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake  68 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  148 
Hazard warning flashers  198 
Head airbags  101 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  97 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  96 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control  38 
Headlight flasher  70 
Headlight glass  194 
Headlights  193 
Headlights, care  205 
Headlight washer system  70 
Head restraints  50 
Head restraints, front  55 
Head-up Display  93 
Head-up Display, care  207 
Head-up display, M view  94 
Head-up display, standard view  94 
Heavy cargo, stowing  167 
Height, seats  50 
Height, vehicle  210 
High-beam Assistant  98 
High beams  70 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  98 
Higher speed range  165 
Hills  164 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  123 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  156 
Homepage  6 
Hood  185 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  41 
Hot exhaust system  163 
HUD Head-up Display  93 
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