Owner's manual

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Fuel type label
A
Holder
X
Turn off the engine.
X
Remove the key from the starter switch.
X
Open the fuel filler flap by pulling at the
point indicated by arrow :.
X
Turn fuel filler cap = counterclockwise
and hold on to it until possible pressure
is released.
X
Take off fuel filler cap =.
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The fuel filler cap is tethered to the
fuel filler flap. Do not drop the fuel
filler cap. It could damage the vehicle
paint finish.
X
Insert fuel filler cap = in direction of
arrow ; into holder A on the inside of
the fuel filler flap.
X
Fully insert filler nozzle unit and
refuel.
X
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out — do not top off or overfill.
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WARNING
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel pump
nozzle, which could cause personal injury.
X
Replace fuel filler cap =.
X
Turn fuel filler cap = clockwise until
the handle grip overturns.
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap
before locking the vehicle as the fuel
filler flap locking pin prevents closing
after you have locked the vehicle.
X
Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of
91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON). Informa-
tion on gasoline quality can normally be
found on the fuel pump. Please contact
gas station personnel in case labels on
the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(Y page 221) and “Fuel requirements”
(Y page 221), or contact an authorized
smart center.
Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see
“Service fluids and capacities”
(Y page 218).
Check the following:
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Engine oil level (Y page 118)
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Tire inflation pressure (Y page 127)
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Coolant level (Y page 122)
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Vehicle lighting (Y page 178)
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Windshield washer system (Y page 123)
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Brake fluid (Y page 124)
Engine compartment
Engine compartment cover
Open the engine compartment cover to
check the engine oil level and if necessary,
to add engine oil.
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WARNING
High outside temperature, stop-and-go
traffic, driving on long uphill grades or
driving at high engine speed may increase
the temperature in the engine compart-
ment. Therefore, the engine compartment
cover and parts in the area around the
engine compartment cover may be hot. Parts
of the engine can become very hot. To pre-
vent burns, let the engine cool off com-
pletely before touching the engine com-
partment cover, parts in the area around the
engine compartment cover, and parts of the
engine.
Engine compartment
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