retaining strap does not become pinched or
crushed when closing the fuel filler cap.
Opening the fuel filler cap
1.
To open the fuel filler flap, press on the rear
edge. The fuel filler flap opens.
2.
Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise.
3.
Place the fuel filler cap in the mount on the
fuel filler flap.
Closing the fuel filler cap
To open the fuel filler cap, proceed as follows:
1.
Fit the fuel filler cap and turn it clockwise
until it clicks audibly.
2.
Press the fuel filler flap in until it engages.
Emergency unlocking
In certain situations, it may be necessary to
unlock the fuel filler flap manually, e.g., an
electrical
malfunction.
In this case, have the fuel filler flap unlocked by
an authorized service center or another quali-
fied service center or repair shop.
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