Inspecting and replenishing
Fuel
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Refuelling 181
Unleaded petrol 182
Diesel fuel 183
The correct type of fuel for your vehicle and the tyre size and inflation pressure
are specified on the inside of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 158 - .
WARNING
The national legal requirements must be observed if carrying a spare canister
in the vehicle. We do not recommend carrying any fuel canisters in your vehi-
cle for safety reasons. In the event of an accident, the canister might be dam-
aged and fuel may leak out - risk of fire!
CAUTION
■
Never drive until the fuel tank is completely empty! The irregular supply of fuel
can cause misfiring, which can result in considerable damage to parts of the en-
gine and exhaust system.
■
Immediately remove any fuel that has spilled onto the vehicle's paintwork - risk
of paint damage!
Refuelling
Fig. 158 Right rear side of the vehicle: Open fuel filler flap/fuel filler flap
with cap unscrewed
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 181.
The filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked with the central locking.
Open fuel filler flap
›
Press in the middle of the left area of the fuel filler flap » Fig. 158 - .
›
Unscrew the filler cap by turning it to the left and place the cap onto the top of
the fuel filler flap » Fig. 158 - .
Closing the filler cap
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Turn the filler cap to the right until it clicks into place.
›
Close the fuel filler flap until it clicks into place.
CAUTION
■
Before refuelling it is necessary to switch off the auxiliary heating system (aux-
iliary heating and ventilation).
■
The fuel tank is full just as soon as the pump nozzle switches off for the first
time, provided the nozzle has been operated properly. Do not continue filling the
fuel tank otherwise the expansion volume is filled up.
Note
The fuel tank has a capacity of about 60 litres, containing a reserve of approx.
10.5 litres.
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