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Checking
and Filling
The fuel tank capacity of your vehicle is listed in
the Technical Data section
~
page
262.
To avoid fuel spilling or evaporating from the fuel
tank always close fuel cap properly and com-
pletely. An improperly closed fuel filler cap may
also cause the MIL lamp ~ page 25 to come on.
A
WARNING
Not paying attention when fueling or han-
dling fuel incorrectly can lead to fires, explo-
sions or serious injuries .
- Fuel ignites easily and can cause serious
burns and other injuries .
- If you do not switch the engine off when fu-
eling and/or do not insert the fuel no zzle
completely into the tank opening, fuel can
leak out or run over . Leaked fuel can ignite
and start a fire .
- Do not use the telephone while fueling. The
electromagnetic
rays can cause sparks,
which can ignite fuel vapors and start a fire .
- Do not sit in your vehicle while fueling . If
you must make an exception and enter your
vehicle again while fueling, close the door
and touch metal to discharge static electric-
ity before touching the fuel nozzle . Static
electricity can create sparks, which can ig-
nite vapors when fueling.
- Do not smoke or have an open flame in the
area when fueling your vehicle or filling a
fuel container because this increases the
risk of an explosion.
- For your safety, carrying fuel containers in
your vehicle is not recommended. Whether
full or empty, the container can leak and
cause a fire in the event of an accident.
- If you must make an exception and trans-
port a fuel container, note the following:
- Never fill the fuel container with fuel
while it is in or on the vehicle. Static elec-
tricity is discharged when filling which can
cause the fuel vapors to ignite and in-
creases the risk of an explosion.
- Always place a fuel container on the
ground before filling.
- Always hold the fuel nozzle completely in
the fuel container when filling.
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- If the fuel container is made of metal, the
fuel nozzle must always be in contact with
the container when filling it with fuel. This
prevents static electricity from discharg-
ing .
- Never spill fuel in the vehicle or the lug-
gage compartment . Evaporated fuel is ex-
plosive and increases the risk of serious in-
jury or death .
- Follow legal requirements when using,
storing and transporting fuel containers .
- Make sure the fuel container conforms to
industry standards (ANSI/ASTM F852-86).
(D
Note
- Remove spilled fuel from vehicle paint im-
mediately, because it can damage paint.
- Never drive until the fuel tank is completely
empty. The irregular supply of fuel that re-
sults from that can cause engine misfires.
Uncombusted fuel will enter the exhaust
system and increase the risk of damage to
the catalytic converter .
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Note
Applies to: veh icles with diesel eng ines
If the fuel tank runs completely empty, the
ignition must remain switched on for at least
30 seconds after refueling before starting the
engine. It may take longer than usual for the
engine to start, even up to a minute. This is
because the air must first bleed out of the
fuel system when starting the engine.
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For the sake of the environment
Do not overfill the fuel tank, otherwise fuel
can leak out when the vehicle is warming up.
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Tips
The fuel filler door on your vehicle does not
lock if you lock the vehicle from the inside.
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Tips
Applies to: veh icles with diesel engines
Diesel vehicles are equipped with a misfueling
guard
l) .
It allows the vehicle to be fueled on-
ly with a diesel fuel pump nozzle .
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