Fuel Filler Flap - Opening/Closing - Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual

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Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing

The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as fol-
lows:
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
Open the fuel filler flap using the button on the
lighting panel - the flap opens when the button is
released.
In the combined instrument panel's dis-
play the arrow on the symbol indicates
which side of the car the fuel cap is located.
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Close the fuel filler flap by pressing it in until
a click confirms that it is closed.
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Filling up with fuel (p. 306)
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Fuel filler flap - manual opening
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually when
electric opening from the passenger compart-
ment is not possible.
1. Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo
area (same side as fuel filler flap) and locate
the green cord with handle.
2. Pull the cord gently straight back until the
fuel filler flap folds out with a "click".
IMPORTANT
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is required
to disengage the hatch lock.
Related information
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Filling up with fuel (p. 306)
Filling up with fuel
Important things to consider when refuelling.
Opening/closing the fuel cap
A certain overpressure may arise in the tank in
the event of high outside temperatures. Open the
cap slowly.
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After refuelling - refit the cap and turn it until
one or more clicking sounds are heard.
Filling up with fuel
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Do not overfill the tank but stop refuelling
when the pump nozzle cuts out the first time.
NOTE
Overfilled fuel in the tank can overflow in hot
weather.