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Accessories, parts replacement and modifications
WARNING
Incorrectly performed modifications or other kind of work on your vehicle
can lead to malfunctions and cause accidents.
Roof aerial*
The vehicle may be fitted with a foldable* and anti-theft* aerial that may be
positioned parallel to the roof.
To fold down
Unscrew the rod, position parallel to the roof and tighten once again.
To return to working position
Continue in the reverse order to the previous instruction.
CAUTION
If an automatic car wash tunnel is used, before entering the tunnel,
put the
aerial down parallel to the roof and do not tighten to avoid damage.
Mobile phones and two-way radios
First consult your Authorised Service Centre if you wish to use a mobile tele-
phone or a two-way radio with a transmitting power output in excess of
10 watts. Here you will receive information concerning the technical possi-
bilities for retrofitting this equipment.
Mobile telephones and two-way radios should be only fitted by a special-
ised workshop, for example an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
●
Always concentrate primarily on driving. If you are distracted while
driving you could have an accident.
●
Never attach the telephone mountings to the surfaces covering the
airbag units or within the range of the airbags. There is a high danger of
injury if the airbag is triggered.
Note
Please observe the operating instructions of your mobile telephone / two-
way radio.
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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Checking and refilling levels
Checking and refilling levels
Refuelling
The fuel cap cover opens automatically with the central lock-
ing system. The tank holds approximately 55 litres.
Fig. 138 Tank flap open
Unscrewing the tank cap
– Lift the lid.
– Unscrew the cap, turning it anti-clockwise.
Closing the tank cap
– Screw the tank cap to the right, until the point of feeling a
“click”.
– Close the drawer. Make sure you hear it click into place. The
tank cap is secured with an anti-loss attachment
The tank flap is at the rear of the vehicle on the right.
If the automatic filler nozzle is operated correctly, it will switch itself off as
soon as the tank is “full”. Never attempt to fill beyond this point, as this will
fill the expansion chamber. Fuel may leak out if ambient conditions are
warm.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given
on a sticker on the inside of
the fuel tank flap. Here you will find further information on fuel.
Releasing the fuel tank flap manually
If the central locking system fails, the fuel tank flap can be opened manually
as follows:
● Open the tailgate
● Remove the cover from the right side trim in the luggage compartment.
● Insert a hand and pull the locking device back
● Open the cap and take out the plug.
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Checking and refilling levels
WARNING
●
Fuel is highly flammable and can cause serious burns and other inju-
ries.
–
Never smoke or use an open flame when filling the fuel tank of the
vehicle, or a spare fuel canister, with fuel. This is an explosion haz-
ard.
–
Follow legal requirements for the use of spare fuel canisters.
–
For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel can-
ister in the vehicle. The canister could be damaged in an accident and
leak.
●
If, in exceptional circumstances, you have to carry a spare fuel canis-
ter, please observe the following points:
–
Never fill the spare fuel canister inside the vehicle or on it. An elec-
trostatic charge could build up during filling, causing the fuel fumes
to ignite. This could cause an explosion. Always place the canister on
the ground to fill it.
–
Insert the fuel nozzle into the mouth of the canister as far as possi-
ble.
–
If the spare fuel canister is made of metal, the filling nozzle must
be in contact with the canister during filling. This helps prevent an
electrostatic charge building up.
–
Never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the luggage compartment. Fuel
vapours are explosive. Danger of death.
CAUTION
● Fuel spills should be removed from the paintwork immediately.
● Never run the tank completely dry. An irregular fuel supply could cause
misfiring. As a result, unburnt fuel could enter the catalytic converter and
cause damage.
For the sake of the environment
Do not try to put in more fuel after the automatic filler nozzle has switched
off; this may cause the fuel to overflow if it becomes warm.
Safety First
Operating Instructions
Practical Tips
Technical Specifications
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Checking and refilling levels
LPG system*
Refuelling with LPG
The LPG filler neck is behind the fuel cap, next to the petrol filler neck.
Fig. 139 Fuel tank open with LPG filler neck and adapt-
er.
Fig. 140 LPG tank in
spare wheel well
Refuelling with LPG
–
Before refuelling, stop the engine and switch off the ignition.
– Open the tank flap.
–
Before refuelling, please read the instructions on the pump.
– Unscrew the cap of the gas filler neck
1
.
– Screw
the required adapter
2
on the gas filler neck
1
.
– Refuel as indicated in the instructions on the pump.
– Unscrew the adapter
2
.
