● Using even a single tank of leaded petrol can
significantly impair the efficiency of the cata-
lytic converter or even damage the catalytic
converter.
Refuelling
Please refer to and on page 145.
Fig. 117
Behind the tank flap: tank cap (illustra-
tion).
For information about the fuel filling capacity,
refer to the technical data
→
page 221.
Refuelling process
– To unlock the tank flap, unlock the vehicle
with the vehicle key or the
button in the
driver door.
– Open the tank flap.
– Unscrew the tank cap and place it in the open-
ing provided in the tank flap.
– The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off for the first time
→
.
– Screw the tank cap onto the tank filler neck
until you hear it click into place.
– Close the tank flap.
WARNING
Overfilling the fuel tank may cause the fuel to
splash out and overflow. This could cause ex-
plosions, fires and serious or fatal injuries.
● Do not continue refuelling when the filler
nozzle switches off for the first time.
Emission control
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the follow-
ing subjects:
–
Catalytic converter 149
– Particulate filter
149
– Troubleshooting
150
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the emis-
sion level achieved by the vehicle at the time of
manufacture should comply with the require-
ments of GB18352.6 - 2016.
The components relevant to emission control re-
duce harmful emissions:
– Catalytic converter
→
page 149
– Particulate filter
→
page 149
For information about the lit-up warning lamp
and indicator lamp, refer to Troubleshooting
→
page 150.
WARNING
The engine exhaust gas contains colourless and
odourless poisonous carbon monoxide, which
can cause unconsciousness and death.
● Do not allow the engine to run in enclosed
spaces.
● Never start the engine in enclosed spaces.
● Do not leave the vehicle unattended if the
engine is running.
WARNING
The components of the exhaust system be-
come very hot and can lead to a fire and cause
serious or fatal injuries.
● Park the vehicle so that no part of the ex-
haust system can come into contact with any
inflammable material underneath the vehi-
cle, e.g. dry grass.
● Never apply additional underseal or anti-cor-
rosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalyt-
ic converters, heat shields or particulate fil-
ter.
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