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Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Fuel filler flap
̈ Open the tailgate (୴ page 119).
The fuel filler flap release is located behind
a cover in the right side trim panel of the
cargo compartment.
1 Lock
2 Cover
̈ Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot of lock 1.
̈ Turn lock 1 by 90° in direction of
arrow.
̈ Remove cover 2.
3 Fuel filler flap release
̈ Pull yellow fuel filler flap release 3 in
direction of arrow.
The fuel filler flap is unlocked.
̈ Open the fuel filler flap (୴ page 337).
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Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
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If the vehicle has previously been locked
from the outside using the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO*, opening the tailgate from the
inside using the emergency release lever will
trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the following:
ț Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.
ț Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.
In vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
ț Pull an outside door handle.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be
within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle.
ț Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
(
୴ page 41).
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
inside the vehicle.
