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The tank flap can be released manually if the central locking system should fail to operate.
Fig. 291 Right-hand side trim in luggage compartment: Opening trim
Fig. 291 Right-hand side trim in luggage compartment: Opening trim
Fig. 292 Luggage compartment: Releasing tank flap manually
Fig. 292 Luggage compartment: Releasing tank flap manually
The manual release mechanism is located behind the side trim on the right of the luggage compartment.
Open the cover in the side trim Fig. 291►.
To release the tank flap, release the ring from the holder and carefully pull the ring Fig. 292► ►.
Press the left side of the tank flap to open it Fig. ►.
CAUTION
Stop pulling the ring when you feel resistance (the release mechanism is not audible). Otherwise, you could damage the manual release mechanism.