08 Starting and driving
Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing
The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as
follows:
Fuel filler flap - manual opening
Filling up with fuel
Important things to consider when refuelling.
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually
when electric opening from the passenger
compartment is not possible.
Opening/closing the fuel cap
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
A certain overpressure may arise in the tank
in the event of high outside temperatures.
Open the cap slowly.
1. Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo
area (same side as fuel filler flap) and
locate the green cord with handle.
Open the fuel filler flap using the button on
the lighting panel - the flap opens when the
button is released.
2. Pull the cord gently straight back until the
fuel filler flap folds out with a "click".
After refuelling - refit the cap and turn it
until one or more clicking sounds are
heard.
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In the combined instrument panel's
display the arrow on the symbol indi-
cates which side of the car the fuel cap is
located.
IMPORTANT
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is
required to disengage the hatch lock.
Close the fuel filler flap by pressing it in
until a click confirms that it is closed.
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Related information
Filling up with fuel (p. 304)
Related information
Filling up with fuel (p. 304)
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