Fuel Cap; Emergency Flap Opening Device - Alfa Romeo 156 Owner's Manual

FUEL CAP (fig. 170)
The fuel flap is released from inside the
car, raising the front part of the lever (A).
The fuel cap (A-fig. 171) has a catch
to prevent misplacing it (B) that fastens it
to the flap (C).
WARNING The fuel tank is sealed her-
metically and pressure may build up inside.
Any noise of rushing air when the cap is re-
moved is perfectly normal.
WARNING For your safety, make sure
that the fuelling pump nozzle is inserted cor-
rectly into the housing, before starting the
engine.
186
fig. 170
WARNING
Do not get near the fuel
filler with naked flames or
lit cigarettes: danger of fire. Also
avoid going too near the filler with
the face to avoid inhaling harmful
vapours.
In case of need, replace
the fuel cap only with an
original one; otherwise,
the efficiency of the petrol vapour
recovery system could be badly af-
fected.
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fig. 171
EMERGENCY FLAP OPENING
DEVICE
If the lever (A-fig. 170) fails to work,
it is still possible to open the flap by pulling
the cord (A-fig. 172) on the right-hand
side of the luggage compartment.
A0B0045m
fig. 172
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