Emergency Fuel Door Opening; Fuel Door Label; Fuel Door; Models Without Compact Spare Tire - Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2019 User Manual

Fuel Door

2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the
filler pipe.
4. When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts
off, before removing the nozzle, wait for
at least 10 seconds in order for the fuel
to flow inside the tank
5. Remove the fuel filler nozzle, tighten
the gas cap about ¼ turn until you hear
one click. This is an indication that cap is
properly tightened.
The label indicates the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL = gasoline).
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Fuel Door Label

Emergency Fuel Door Opening

In the event of an emergency the fuel
filler door can be opened by operating
from inside the trunk.
Proceed as follows:
Models With Compact Spare Tire
1. Open the liftgate and lift up the load
floor.
2. Unlock the locking device and remove
the compact spare tire to reach the
emergency opening cable on the side of
the fuel door.
3. Pull the cable to release the fuel door
lock.
4. Open the fuel door by pressing it.

Models Without Compact Spare Tire

1. Open the liftgate and lift up the load
floor.
2. Lift up the cargo box cover to reach
the emergency opening cable on the side
of the fuel door.
3. Pull the cable to release the fuel door
lock.
4. Open the fuel door by pressing it.
Warning!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open
or the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the MIL to
turn on.
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped
into a portable container that is inside of a
vehicle. You could be burned. Always place
gas containers on the ground while filling.
Note:
If the filler compartment is washed with a
pressure washer, keep it at a distance of
at least 8 inches (20 cm).