Refueling
Always switch off the engine before refu-
eling; otherwise, fuel cannot be added to
1. Remove the cover from the right-hand side-
wall of the cargo area.
the tank and a message will be displayed.<
Take all precautionary measures and
observe all applicable regulations when
handling fuel. Do not carry any spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. They can develop a leak
and cause an explosion or cause a fire in the
event of an accident.<
Fuel filler flap
2. Pull the button with the fuel pump symbol
down.
Opening
The fuel filler flap is released.
Observe the following when refueling
When handling fuels, follow the safety
instructions provided at filling stations;
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury or
property damage.<
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle com-
pletely into the filler pipe. Avoid lifting the filler
nozzle while filling the tank, as that would lead
to
1. Open the fuel filler flap. To do so, lightly
press the rear edge.
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premature pump shutoff
2. Turn the gas cap counterclockwise.
reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor recov-
ery system.
3. Place the gas cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Fuel tank capacity
Approx. 14 US gallons/53 liters, including the
reserve capacity of 2.1 US gallons/8 liters.
Do not pinch the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape. A mes-
sage will be displayed if the gas cap is loose or
missing.<
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Manually releasing the fuel filler flap
In the event of a malfunction, you can release
the fuel filler flap manually:
Fuel specifications
Do not fill the tank with leaded fuel, as this
would cause permanent damage to the
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