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Refueling
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Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling. If you do not, fuel cannot be filled 
into the tank and a message will appear on the 
Control Display.
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Always observe all applicable precautions 
and regulations when handling fuels. 
Never carry spare fuel containers in your vehi-
cle. Whether empty or full, these containers can 
leak, cause an explosion, or lead to fire in the 
event of a collision.
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Gas cap
Opening
1.
Open fuel filler door. To do so, lightly press 
the rear edge.
2.
Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
3.
Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to 
the fuel filler door.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly 
hear a click.
Close the gas cap carefully after refueling 
until a click is heard. While closing, be 
sure not to squeeze the strap which is fastened 
to the cap. A loose or missing cap will activate 
an indicator lamp and the message Check Gas 
Cap
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 on the Control Display.
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Manually releasing the fuel filler door
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can 
release the fuel filler door manually:
1.
Remove the cover from the side panel of the 
luggage compartment.
2.
Pull the knob with the fuel pump symbol. 
The fuel filler door is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels always observe any 
safety guidelines posted at the service 
station.
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When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Lifting the filler nozzle 
during refueling leads to
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premature pump shutoff
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a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor 
recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks 
off the first time.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 15.9 gallons/60 liters, including the 
reserve capacity of 2.1 gallons/8 liters.
Refuel as soon as possible once your 
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km, as otherwise engine functions are not 
ensured and damage can occur.
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Fuel specifications
The engine uses lead-free gasoline only.
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