Refuelling your car

It is important to use the correct fuel for your car and to avoid spilling it.

 Important

Only use petrol from well-known manufacturers. Never refuel your car if you aren't sure about the quality.

Always use the correct fuel. Even small amounts of the wrong type of fuel could damage the fuel system and engine.

Avoid spilling petrol when refuelling. In addition to causing harm to the environment, petrol containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces.

Turn off the car and open the fuel filler flap with a gentle press on the rear of the flap1.

Insert the pump nozzle into the fuel filler opening. The filler pipe has two opening caps. The pump nozzle must be pushed past both caps before refuelling starts.

 Tip

Refuelling from a fuel container

If you are refuelling from a fuel container, be sure to use the funnel located in the foam block in the boot's cargo hold.

Refuel your car. Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle cuts out the first time.

 Note

Do not overfill the tank. An overfilled tank can overflow, especially in high temperatures and hot weather.
When you are done refuelling your car, gently press the flap to close it.

 Warning

California Proposition 65

Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules and seatbelt pre-tensioners may contain Perchlorate Material. Special handling may be required for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

  1. 1Your car must be unlocked before the fuel filler flap can be opened.

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