Features of your vehicle
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Fuel filler door
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Before refuelling, be sure to check
what type of fuel is used for your
vehicle.
If you put diesel fuel into a petrol-
powered vehicle or petrol into a die
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sel-powered vehicle, it may affect
the fuel system and cause serious
damage to the vehicle.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it ä³–clicksä³—. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler door and push
it lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.
Refuelling
䳜 If pressurized fuel sprays out, it
can cover your clothes or skin and
thus subject you to the risk of fire
and burns. Always remove the
fuel cap carefully and slowly. If
the cap is venting fuel or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until
the condition stops before com
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pletely removing the cap.
䳜 Do not "top off" after the nozzle
automatically shuts off when
refuelling.
䳜 Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an acci
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dent.
Refuelling dangers
Automotive fuels are flammable
materials. When refuelling, please
note the following guidelines care
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fully. Failure to follow these guide
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lines may result in severe personal
injury, severe burns or death by fire
or explosion.
䳜 Read and follow all warnings at
the gas station facility.
䳜 Before refuelling note the location
of the Emergency Petrol Shut-
Off, if available, at the gas station
facility.