Opel Speedster Operation, Safety, Maintenance Manual page 52

T Refuelling
Care must be taken when dealing
I Before refuelling it is absolutely vital to switch
off the engine.
Petrol is flammable and explosive, therefore
avoid dealing with fuel near naked flames and
doing anything that would generate sparks.
_ No smoking! This also applies where the smell
of fuel is noticeable. If the smell of fuel vapour
~ occurs in the vehicle itself, have the cause
immediately determined by an Authorised
Opel Dealer and a remedy found.
The fuel tank filler neck with bayonet cap is
located on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
To unlock filler cap: insert key and turn anti-
clockwise.
The fuel tank has a limiting system which
prevents overfllling of the tank.
Correct refuelling is largely dependent on
correct operation of the dispensing pump:
I Position d_ispensing pump nozzle at an
angle to ensure that the pump handle does
not contact the bodywork. Ensure this
position is maintained when refuelling.
I Insert nozzle as far as it will go and switch
on.
with fuel.
I After the first automatic cut-off, do not fill
the tank any further.
Replace the filler cap and turn key clockwise
as far as it will go.
Wipe off any overflowing fuel immediately.
Fuel cut-off device
The fuel cut-off device is located in the engine
compartment.
If the vehicle is involved in a collision, the fuel
cut off device automatically isolates the fuel
supply.
Prior to restarting first check:
I That the vehicle is driveable,
I there is no smell of fuel,
I fuel is not leaking.
To restart the fuel supply, reset the cut-off
device by pressing down the button.