Fuel Consumption - Opel Automobile Owner's Manual

9-13 Driving and operating
The tank flap is opened by pulling up
the release lever located on the
outboard side of the driver's seat.
The fuel filler neck is located on the
left rear side of the vehicle.
To open fuel filler cap: turn it anti-
clockwise.
Caution
Wipe off any overflowing fuel
immediately.

Fuel consumption,

CO emissions
2
Directive 80/1268/EEC (last changed
by 2004/3/EG) has applied for the
measurement of fuel consumption
since 1996.
The directive is oriented to actual
driving practices: Urban driving is
1
rated at approx. / and extra-urban
3
2
driving with approx. / (urban and
3
extra-urban consumption). Cold
starts and acceleration phases are
also taken into consideration.
The specification of CO
2
also a constituent of the directive.
The figures given must not be taken
as a guarantee for the actual fuel
consumption of a particular vehicle.
All values are based on the EU base
model with standard equipment.
The calculation of fuel consumption
as specified by directive 2004/3/EG
takes account of the vehicle's kerb
weight, ascertained in accordance
with these regulations. Optional
extras may result in slightly higher
fuel consumption and CO
levels than those quoted.
Fuel consumption, CO
3 12-4.
emission is
emission
2
emissions
2
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