Refueling; Fuel Filler Door - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

2002 VOLVO V70
Use of Additives
With the exception of gas line antifreeze during winter months, do not add solvents, thickeners, or other
store-bought additives to your car's fuel, cooling, or lubricating systems. Overuse may damage your
engine, and some of these additives contain organically volatile chemicals. Do not needlessly expose
yourself to these chemicals.
pg. 82 Refueling

Refueling

The fuel tank is designed to hold approximately 21.1 US gal. (80 liters)* with sufficient volume left over
to accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather. Be aware that the "usable" tank capacity
will be somewhat less than the specified maximum. When the fuel level is low, such factors as ambient
temperature, the fuel's "Reid vapor pressure" characteristics, and terrain can affect the fuel pump's
ability to supply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel. Therefore, it is advisable to refuel as soon
as possible when the needle nears the red zone, or when the fuel warning light comes on.

Fuel filler door

Press the button on the light switch panel (see illustration on
unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car is
driven again at a speed of over approximately 5 mph (8km/h). An audible click will be heard when the
fuel filler door relocks.
If you intend to leave your car while it is being refueled, this features enables you to lock the door/
tailgate while leaving the fuel filler door unlocked.
You can also keep the car locked if you remain inside it during refueling. The central locking button
does not lock the fuel filler door.
Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed after refueling. Open the fuel
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