Operation Manual

Driv in g and op era tio n128
Fuel filler cap
If replacing the fuel filler cap, be sure to use
the origina l fuel filler cap for your model, to
ensure full func tionality.
Refuelling
Ensure suitable fuel is available before
driving in foreign c ountries.
The fuel filler neck w ith bayonet cap is
loca ted on the left rear side of the vehicle.
The tank flap is locked together with the
doors - see page 21.
Unlock doors, tailgate and tank flap by
pressing button q on the remote control or
by pressing central locking switc h m in the
driver’s door.
Open the tank flap by hand.
If, in cold weather, the tank flap does not
op en, tap it and try again.
To unlock fuel filler cap: turn it
anticlockwise.
If hissing occurs, wait until it stops before
completely unsc rewing the fuel filler cap.
Remove fuel filler cap a nd place it in its
holder on the inside of the tank flap.
The fuel tank has a limiting system which
prevents overfilling of the tank.
Correct refuelling is largely dependent on
correct operation of the dispensing pump:
z Inse rt dispensing pump as far as it will go
and switch it on.
z After the first autom atic cut-off, do not
fill the tank any further.
Replace the fuel filler cap and turn it
clockwise until you hear several clicks.
Close tank flap.
Wipe off any overflowing fuel immediately.
If fuel is spilt onto the vehicle, rinse the area
with clean, cold water as soon as possible,
to avoid perm anent damage to p ainted
surfaces.
9 Wa rning
Care must b e taken when dealing w ith
fu e l .
Before refuelling , it is absolutely vital to
switch off the engine and any heating
sys tem s with combu stio n ch ambe rs.
Switch off mobile phones.
Fuel is inflamma ble and exp losive ,
therefore a void de aling with fue l near
nak ed flam es and doing a nything that
would genera te sparks. No sm ok ing!
This a lso applies where the smell of fuel is
noticeable. If the smell of fuel vap our
occ urs in the vehicle itself, have the cause
remedied immed iately by a workshop.