Intermediate stop
Refueling
Ventilate the tank
Overpressure caused by gasoline vapors may
form in the fuel tank. Before opening, ventilate
the tank to equalize the pressure.
The button is located in the storage compart-
ment of the driver's door.
1. Press the tank ventilation button in
the driver’s door to start pressure equaliza-
tion.
The tank ventilation system status is dis-
played in the instrument cluster. In rare
cases, tank ventilation can last several mi-
nutes.
When tank ventilating has finished, a mes-
sage is displayed in the instrument cluster.
The fuel filler flap is released for opening.
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 it is still not possible to open the fuel filler
flap even after pressing the button again,
unlock the fuel filler flap manually.
Fuel cap
1. To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge, arrow. The fuel filler flap opens.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Charging the vehicle
Depending on national-market version, use a
mode 2 charging cable, fast charging cable
(mode 3), or the permanently installed cable
of a charging station to charge the vehicle.
The charging cable can be stowed in the cargo
area, in a bag for instance.
Before disconnecting and connecting a charg-
ing cable, clean the area between the charg-
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