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STARTING AND DRIVING
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the hybrid battery's temperature. If the car is not
being used for a few days then energy can be
saved by not starting preconditioning. If the car is
not used for a long time, the hybrid battery per-
forms best if the car is parked in a cool place. For
further information about what to consider during
longer periods of inactive time, see Long-term
storage of vehicles with hybrid batteries (p. 309).
Related information
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Driving economically (p. 287)
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Drive system - drive modes (p. 268)
Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing
The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as fol-
lows:
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
Open the fuel filler flap using the button on the
lighting panel - the flap opens when the button is
released.
In the combined instrument panel's dis-
play the arrow on the symbol indicates
which side of the car the fuel cap is located.
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Close the fuel filler flap by pressing it in until
a click confirms that it is closed.
Related information
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Filling up with fuel (p. 293)
Fuel filler flap - manual opening
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually when
electric opening from the passenger compart-
ment is not possible.
1. Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo
area (same side as fuel filler flap).
2. Expand/open a perforated section in the iso-
lation and locate a green cord with handle.
3. Pull the cord gently straight back until the
fuel filler flap folds out with a "click".
IMPORTANT
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is required
to disengage the hatch lock.
Related information
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Filling up with fuel (p. 293)
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