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Refueling

Safety information

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes model-specific equip-

ment, systems, and functions that are currently

available, or may become available in the fu-

ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.

Warning

Simultaneous charging and refueling poses a

risk of fire if a sufficient safety distance from

easily flammable materials is not maintained.

There is a risk of injury and risk of property

damage. Do not refuel and charge the vehicle

at the same time.

Additional information:

Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.

Follow the following when

refueling

NOTICE

With a range below 30 miles/50 km, the

engine may no longer have sufficient fuel.

Engine functions are not ensured anymore.

There is a risk of property damage. Refuel

promptly.

General information

Follow the fuel recommendation prior to refuel-

ing.

To also ensure all engine functions under un-

favorable conditions, for instance steep vehi-

cle inclinations, at least 3 US gal/10 liters fuel

should be refueled.

NOTICE

Fuels are toxic and aggressive. Overfilling of

the fuel tank can damage the fuel system.

Painted surfaces may be damaged by con-

tact with fuel. Escaping fuel can harm the

environment. There is a risk of property dam-

age. Avoid overfilling.

When refueling, hook the fuel pump nozzle

completely into the filler pipe. Lifting up the fuel

pump nozzle while refueling causes:

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Premature switching off.

Reduced return of the fuel vapors.

The fuel tank is full when the fuel pump nozzle

clicks off the first time.

Make sure that the fuel cap is closed properly

after refueling, otherwise the emissions warn-

ing light may illuminate.

Tank ventilation system

Principle

Follow safety regulations posted at the filling

station.

The vehicle is equipped with a special fuel

tank. The fuel tank is designed for special re-

quirements that arise from hybrid operation of

the vehicle, i.e., alternating drive with combus-

tion engine or electric motor.

Additional information:

Fuel quality, refer to page 358.

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If you have sufficient fuel, search for

an authorized service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

General information

Overpressure caused by gasoline vapors may

form in the fuel tank. Before opening, ventilate

the tank to equalize the pressure.

If you do not have sufficient fuel, unlock

the fuel filler flap manually.

The tank can be ventilated at a walking speed,

e.g., shortly before refueling.

Additional information:

Emergency unlocking, refer to page 329.

When refueling, we recommend shutting off

the combustion engine using the Start/Stop

button.

Fuel filler cap

Additional information:

Start/Stop button, refer to page 120.

General information

If the fuel filler cap is not fitted correctly, the

emissions indicator light illuminates on the in-

strument cluster.

Overview

Additional information:

Indicator/warning lights, refer to page 140.

Safety information

Warning

The fuel filler cap's retaining strap can be-

come pinched and crushed when the cap is

closed. It will then not be possible to close

the fuel filler cap correctly. Fuel or fuel va-

pors can escape. There is a risk of injury and

risk of property damage. Make sure that the

retaining strap does not become pinched or

crushed when closing the fuel filler cap.

The button is located next to the steering

wheel.

Ventilate the tank

Press the tank ventilation button

next to the steering wheel to start pressure

compensation.

Opening

The tank ventilation system status is dis-

played in the instrument cluster. In rare

cases, the tank may take several minutes

to ventilate and the combustion engine

may shut off.

Before opening, press the tank ventilation but-

ton next to the steering wheel to start pressure

compensation.

2. Open the fuel filler flap.

If it is not possible to open the fuel filler

flap after tank ventilating, press the button

again.

If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened even

after pressing the button again:

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1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear

edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.

Emergency unlocking

It may be necessary in certain situations to un-

lock the fuel filler flap manually, for instance

with an electrical malfunction.

The release is located in the cargo area.

1. Pull the green button with the fuel pump

icon. This silently releases the fuel filler flap.

2. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear

edge. The fuel filler flap opens.

3. Carefully open the fuel filler cap. Excess

pressure can build up in the fuel tank from

gasoline vapor.

2. Open the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.

4. Refuel the vehicle as usual. The residual

pressure in the tank may make refueling

difficult, for instance the fuel pump nozzle

may shut off frequently.

Have the vehicle checked immediately by an

authorized service center or another qualified

service center or repair shop.

3. Place the fuel filler cap in the bracket on the

fuel filler flap.

Additional information:

Tank ventilation system, refer to page 327.

Closing

1. Fit the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise

until it clicks audibly.

2. Press on the fuel filler flap until it engages.

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