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Fuel filler cap

Fuel Consumption And CO2

Emissions

Only use genuine fuel filler caps.

General information

All values are combined values under

WLTP condition.

For the values specific to your vehicle,

refer to the Certificate of Conformity

provided with your vehicle or other

national registration documents.

The determination of fuel consumption

is regulated by directive R (EC)

No.715/2007 and No.2017/1151 (in the

latest applicable version).

ICE : The fuel consumption is within a

range of 36 to 56 mpg.

The CO₂emission is within a range of

148 to 111 g/km.

Propulsion types ðpage3

The specification of CO₂emission is also

a constituent of the directive.

The figures given must not be taken as a

guarantee for the actual fuel consumption

of a particular vehicle.

Trailer Hitch

General Information

Caution

The fuel filler cap can be attached to the

hook on the fuel filler flap.

Place the nozzle in straight position to

the filler neck and press with slight force

to insert.

To refuel, switch on the pump nozzle.

After the automatic cut-off, the tank can

be topped up by operating the pump

nozzle a maximum of two more times.

Furthermore, fuel consumption is

dependent on personal driving style as

well as road and traffic conditions.

All values are based on the EU base

model with standard equipment.

The calculation of fuel consumption

takes into account the vehicle's kerb

weight, ascertained in accordance with

the regulations. Optional equipment may

result in slightly higher fuel consumption

and CO₂emission levels and a lower

maximum speed.

For new vehicles, only tow a trailer after

having driven at least 620 miles.

Only use towing equipment that has been

approved for your vehicle.

Entrust retrofitting of towing equipment

to a workshop. It may be necessary to

make changes that affect the cooling

system, heat shields or other equipment.

Fitting of towing equipment could cover

the opening of the towing eye.

Caution

Wipe off any overflowing fuel

immediately.

To close, turn the fuel filler cap

clockwise.

Close the flap and allow it to engage.

If this is the case, use the coupling ball

bar for towing. Always keep the coupling

ball bar in the vehicle to have it on hand if

needed.

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the actual coupling socket load with the

trailer coupled.

The permissible trailer loads are

specified in the vehicle documents. In

general, they are valid for inclines up to

12%.

The permissible trailer load applies up

to the specified incline and at sea

level. Since engine power decreases

as altitude increases due to the air

becoming thinner, therefore reducing

climbing ability, the permissible gross

train weight also decreases by 10% for

every 1000 m of altitude. The gross train

weight does not have to be reduced

when driving on roads with slight inclines

(less than 8%, e.g. motorways).

The permissible gross train weight must

not be exceeded. This weight is specified

on the identification plate ðpage165

sure to place the heaviest bicycle as

close as possible to the vehicle.

Driving Characteristics And

Towing Tips

Before attaching a trailer, lubricate the

coupling ball. However, do not do so if

a stabiliser, which acts on the coupling

ball, is being used to reduce snaking

movements.

The vertical coupling load is the load

exerted by the trailer on the coupling ball.

It can be varied by changing the weight

distribution when loading the trailer.

The maximum permissible vertical

coupling load 65 kg is specified on the

towing equipment identification plate and

in the vehicle documents.

Always aim for the maximum vertical

coupling load, especially in the case of

heavy trailers. The vertical coupling load

should never fall below 25 kg.

During trailer towing do not exceed a

speed of 50 mph. A maximum speed

of 60 mph is only appropriate if an

oscillation damper is used and the

permissible gross trailer weight does not

exceed the vehicle's curb weight.

For trailers with low driving stability and

caravan trailers, the use of an oscillation

damper is strongly recommended.

If the trailer starts snaking, drive more

slowly, do not attempt to correct the

steering and brake sharply if necessary.

When driving downhill, drive in the same

gear as if driving uphill and drive at a

similar speed.

Rear axle load

When the trailer is coupled and

the towing vehicle fully loaded, the

permissible rear axle load (see

identification plate or vehicle documents)

may be exceeded by 60 kg, the gross

vehicle weight rating must not be

exceeded. If the permissible rear axle

load is exceeded, a maximum speed of

60 mph applies.

Vertical coupling load

Warning

Tyre pressuresðpage170

If attaching accessories to the trailer

hitch such as bicycle carriers, tow

boxes etc., do comply with the

maximum permissible vertical coupling

load.

When using a bicycle carrier, do not

transport more than four conventional

bicycles or two electric bicycles. Make

Trailer Towing

Trailer loads

The permissible trailer loads are vehicle

and engine-dependent maximum values

that must not be exceeded. The actual

trailer load is the difference between the

actual gross weight of the trailer and

Towing Equipment

Caution

When operating without a trailer,

remove the coupling ball bar.

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Stowage of coupling ball bar

Fitting the coupling ball bar

● Unlock the coupling ball bar by turning

the key to unlock position.

The bag with the coupling ball bar is

stowed on the rear floor cover in the load

compartment.

Place the strap through the rear right

lashing eye, wrap around twice and

tighten the strap to secure the bag.

Swivel the connecting socket

downwards. Remove the sealing plug

from the opening for the coupling ball bar

and stow it.

Checking the tensioning of the

coupling ball bar

● The red marking on the rotary knob

must point towards the green marking

on the coupling ball bar.

● The gap between the rotary knob and

the coupling ball bar must be approx.

6 mm.

● The key must be in unlock position.

Otherwise, the coupling ball bar must be

tensioned before being inserted:

● Pull out the rotary knob and turn

clockwise as far as it will go.

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Inserting the coupling ball bar

Eye for break-away stopping cable

Warning

Towing a trailer is permitted only when

a coupling ball bar is fitted correctly. If

the coupling ball bar does not engage

correctly, seek the assistance of a

workshop.

Dismounting the coupling ball bar

Insert the tensioned coupling ball bar

in the opening and push firmly upwards

until it audibly engages.

The rotary handle snaps back into

its original position resting against the

coupling ball bar without a gap.

Attach the breakaway stopping cable to

eye.

Checking the correct installation of

the coupling ball bar

● The green marking on the rotary knob

must point towards the green marking

on the coupling ball bar.

Warning

Open the protective flap and turn the key

to unlock position to unlock the coupling

ball bar.

Pull out the rotary handle and turn

clockwise as far as it will go. Pull out the

coupling ball bar downwards.

Insert the sealing plug in the opening.

Swivel the connecting socket upwards.

Stow the coupling ball bar in the bag and

secure by fixing the strap through the

Do not touch rotary handle during

insertion.

● There must be no gap between the

rotary handle and the coupling ball bar.

● The coupling ball bar must be firmly

engaged in the opening.

Lock the coupling ball bar by turning the

key to unlock position.

● The coupling ball bar must be locked

and the key removed.

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rear right lashing eye. Wrap around twice

and tighten the strap to secure the bag.

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