Fuel cap
Opening
1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap.

2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.

3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap.

Closing
1. Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.
2. Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the cap; otherwise, the cap cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.
A message is displayed if the cap is loose or missing.◄
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, for example.
1. Open the cover on the right side trim.

2. Pull the green knob with the fuel pump symbol.
This releases the fuel filler flap.

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