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Checking and refilling levels
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Always r
efuel when there is only one
quarter of the fuel tank left to avoid running
out of fuel.
CAUTION
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Al
ways pay att
ention to any lit control
lamps and to the corresponding descrip-
tions and instructions to avoid damage to
the vehicle.
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Never run the fuel tank completely dry.
An irregular fuel supply may lead to ignition
faults and unburnt fuel could enter the ex-
haust system. This could damage the cata-
lytic converter.
Note
The arrow next to the fuel pump symbol on
the instrument panel
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Fig. 177 indicates
the side of the vehicle on which the fuel
tank flap is located.
Refuelling with petrol
Fig. 179
Open fuel tank flap with tank cap in
the hol
der
Read the additional information carefully
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page 32
Before refuelling, always turn off the engine,
the ignition, mobile telephones, auxiliary
heating and keep them off during refuelling.
Refuelling
The correct petrol type for the vehicle is loca-
ted on a sticker inside the fuel tank flap
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page 186.
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If the automatic filler nozzle is operated
correctly, it will switch itself off as soon as the
fuel tank is full
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.
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Do not continue to refuel if it is turned off!
Otherwise
, this will fill the e
xpansion chamber
and fuel may l
eak out if the ambient condi-
tions are warm.
Vehicles with a natural gas engine
Every 6 months it is necessary to run on pet-
rol until the control lamp switches off and
then the tank must be refilled. This is neces-
sary to ensure the efficient operation of the
system and the fuel quality required for run-
ning on gas.
WARNING
Do not continue refilling once the fuel noz-
zle has swit
ched itself off. The fuel tank
may be filled too much. As a result, fuel
may spurt out and spill. This could lead to a
fire, explosion and severe injuries.
CAUTION
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Always r
emove any fuel spilled anywhere
on the vehicle to avoid damage to the
wheel housing, the tyre and vehicle paint-
work.
For the sake of the environment
Fuels can contaminate the environment.
Collect any spilt service fluids and allo
w a
professional to dispose of them.
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