Starting an automatic filling station search
Requirements:
The automatic filling station search is activated
More.
Driving situation
Route guidance is active. The fuel level in the fuel tank reaches the reserve fuel level.
The Fuel tank reserve level Do you want to start the search for filling stations? message is shown.
Select Yes.
The automatic filling station search begins. The available filling stations along the route or in the vicinity of the vehicle's current position are displayed.
Select the filling station.
The address of the filling station is displayed.
If route guidance is not active, select Start route guidance.
The selected filling station is set as the destination. Route guidance begins.
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If route guidance is active, select Start new route guidance or Set as next intermediate destination.
Start new route guidance: the selected filling station is set as a new destination. The previous destinations and intermediate destinations are deleted. Route guidance to the filling station begins.
Set as next intermediate destination: the selected filling station is set as the next intermediate destination. Route guidance begins.
If there are already four intermediate destinations:
select Yes in the prompt. The selected filling station is entered into position 1 of the intermediate destinations menu. Intermediate destination 4 is deleted. Route guidance begins.
Location of the fuel filler flap
The fuel filler flap is unlocked/locked automatically when you unlock/lock the vehicle with the key.
The location of fuel filler flap is displayed in the instrument cluster. The arrow next to the fuel pump indicates on which side of the vehicle it is located:
The fuel filler flap is on the right side of the vehicle. 
The fuel filler flap is on the left side of the vehicle.
Refuelling the vehicle
WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from fuel
Fuels are highly flammable.
Fire, naked flames, smoking and creating sparks must be avoided.
Switch off the ignition and, if it has been in use, switch off the stationary heater before you refuel your vehicle.
WARNING Risk of injury from fuels
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to your health.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Do not inhale fuel vapour.
Keep children away from fuel.
Keep doors and windows closed during the refuelling process.
If you or other people come into contact with fuel, observe the following:
Immediately rinse fuel off your skin with soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, immediately rinse them thoroughly with clean water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If you swallow fuel, seek medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
Change immediately out of clothing that has come into contact with fuel.
WARNING Risk of fire or explosion from electrostatic charge
Electrostatic charge can create sparks and thereby ignite fuel vapours.
Before you open the fuel filler cap or take hold of the pump nozzle, touch the metallic vehicle body.
This discharges any electrostatic charge that may have built up.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refuelling process.
Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again.
NOTE Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a petrol engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system, the engine and the emission control system.
Only refuel using unleaded, sulphur-free fuel that conforms to European EN 228, or an equivalent specification.
The RON requirement is located in the fuel filler flap.
Fuel of this specification may contain up to 10% ethanol. Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10 fuel.
Never refuel using any of the following fuels:
diesel
regular petrol with an octane number lower than 91 RON
petrol with more than 10% ethanol by volume, e.g. E15, E30, E85, E100
petrol with more than 3% methanol by volume, e.g. M15, M30
petrol with additives containing metal
If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch the ignition on.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
NOTE Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a petrol engine.
If you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel:
Do not switch the ignition on. Otherwise fuel can enter the engine.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair costs are high.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained completely.
NOTE Damage to the fuel system caused by overfilled fuel tanks.
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
NOTE Fuel may spray out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle.
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
Requirements:
The vehicle is unlocked.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the refuelling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge could build up again.
Observe the notes on operating fluids More.
Press fuel filler flap .
. Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and remove it.
Insert the fuel filler cap into bracket .
. Completely insert the pump nozzle into the tank filler neck, hook in place and refuel.
Only fill the fuel tank until the pump nozzle switches off.
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn clockwise until it engages audibly.
Close the fuel filler flap.
Resetting values on the trip menu of the on-board computer
The spelling on the main menu displayed may differ. Therefore, observe the menu overview for the instrument display More.
You can reset the values of the following functions:
Trip distance
Trip computer From start and From reset
ECO displayMore
To select the function to be reset:
swipe upwards or downwards on the left-hand Touch Control. Press the left-hand Touch Control.
Select Yes .
Press the left-hand Touch Control.
If you press and hold the left-hand Touch Control, the values of the function will be reset immediately.
Topping up the windscreen washer system
WARNING Danger of burns from hot component parts in the engine compartment
Certain component parts in the engine compartment may be very hot, e.g. the engine, the radiator and parts of the exhaust system.
Let the engine cool down and only touch the component parts described below:
WARNING Danger of burns when opening the bonnet
If you open the engine bonnet when the engine has overheated or during a fire in the engine compartment, you could come into contact with hot gases or other escaping operating fluids.
Before opening the bonnet, allow the engine to cool down.
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment, keep the engine bonnet closed and call the fire service.
WARNING ‑ Risk of fire and injury due to windscreen washer concentrate
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly flammable. It could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine component parts or the exhaust system.
Make sure that no windscreen washer concentrate spills out next to the filler opening.
Remove cap by the tab.
by the tab. Top up the washer fluid.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if the windscreen wipers are switched on while wiper blades are being replaced
If the windscreen wipers begin to move while you are changing the wiper blades, you can be trapped by the wiper arm.
Always switch off the windscreen wipers and ignition before changing the wiper blades.
Moving the wiper arms to the change position
Switch the ignition on and switch off again immediately.
Within around 15 seconds, press button 
on the combination switch for approximately three seconds More.
on the combination switch for approximately three seconds More. The wiper arms will move into the change position.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Observe the information about the maintenance display.
Maintenance display
Remove protective film from the maintenance display on the tip of the newly fitted wiper blades.
from the maintenance display on the tip of the newly fitted wiper blades. If the colour of the maintenance display changes from black to yellow, the wiper blades should be replaced.
The duration until the colour changes varies depending on the usage conditions.
Checking the engine oil level using the on-board computer
Requirements:
The engine oil level is determined during driving. Determining the engine oil level can take up to 30 minutes with a normal driving style and even longer with an active driving style.
In order to receive a result as quickly as possible:
warm up the engine
park the vehicle on a level surface
leave the engine running at idling speed
You will see one of the following messages on the multifunction display:
Engine oil level Measuring now: measurement of the oil level is not yet possible.
Repeat the request after a maximum of 30 minutes driving.
Engine oil level OK and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the multifunction display is green and is between "min" and "max": the oil level is correct.
Engine oil level Add 1.0 l and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the multifunction display is orange and is below "min":
Add 1 l engine oil.
Reduce engine oil level and the bar display for indicating the oil level on the multifunction display is orange and is above "max":
Drain off excess engine oil that has been added. Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
For engine oil level turn on ignition:
switch on the ignition to check the engine oil level.
Engine oil level System inoperative: sensor faulty or not inserted.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Engine oil level System currently unavail.:
Close the bonnet.
Information on washing the vehicle in a car wash
WARNING Risk of an accident due to reduced braking power after washing the vehicle
Braking efficiency is reduced after washing the vehicle.
After the vehicle has been washed, brake carefully while paying attention to the traffic conditions until braking power has been fully restored.
To avoid damage to your vehicle when using a car wash, ensure the following beforehand:
Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and the HOLD function are deactivated.
the 360° Camera or the reversing camera is switched off.
the extendable rear wing is completely retracted.
the side windows and sliding sunroof are completely closed.
the blower for the ventilation/heating is switched off.
the windscreen wiper switch is in position
. the key is at a minimum distance of 3 m away from the vehicle, otherwise the tailgate could open unintentionally.
in car washes with a conveyor system: neutral
is engaged.
In car washes with a conveyor system: if you would like to leave the vehicle while it is being washed, make sure the key is located in the vehicle. The 
gear is otherwise automatically engaged.
If, after the car wash, you remove the wax from the windscreen and wiper rubbers, this will prevent smearing and reduce wiper noise.