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How to open the fuel cap of the Smart Fortwo

Model: Smart Smart 453 - Years 2014-2022
Part: Fuel cap

Let's find out in this short guide how to open the petrol cap and how to refuel the Smart Fortwo. First, let's move to the right side of the car and start opening the fuel flap, making sure you have the car open; then we go to unscrew the cap of the fuel tank, in order to subsequently insert the pump dispenser, as shown in the video. Once refueled, we go to screw the cap of the tank, until you hear the clicks; finally close the fuel flap!

Posted on 23 March 2022 by ScegliAuto

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