Porsche 911 Manual page 194

Refuelling
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The depositing behaviour of the fuel may not meet
requirements in some countries. In this case, the fuel
B
may be mixed with the additive sold and recom-
mended by Porsche after consulting a Porsche
C
partner:
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Porsche part number 000 043 209 02.
e Read and follow the instructions and mixture ra-
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tios specified on the container.
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e Always comply with service intervals and oil
change intervals in particular.
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Filling with fuel
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NOTICE
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K
Decorative films may fade as a result of contact with
fuel.
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e Wipe off fuel on films immediately.
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Fig. 157: Opening the filler flap
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Fig. 158: Opening the fuel cap
b b Engine switched off.
b b Ignition switched off.
b b Vehicle unlocked.
1. Open the filler flap by pressing on the rear part of
the filler flap. The fuel type to be used for the
vehicle is printed on a sticker on the inside of the
filler flap.
2. Slowly unscrew and remove the fuel cap.
3. Put the fuel cap into the holder.
4. Insert the pump nozzle fully into the filler neck
with the handle pointing downwards.
5. Operate the pump nozzle and refuel the vehicle.
Do not add more fuel after the automatic pump
nozzle has switched off. Fuel could spray back or
could flow over when heated.
> Please refer to chapter "Technical Data" on
page 280.
6. Replace the tank cap immediately after refuelling
and close it until you hear and feel it locking.
7. Close the filler flap and press on the rear of the
filler flap until it engages securely.
Information
If you lose the tank cap, you must replace it only with
an original part.
Filler flap emergency release
Fig. 159: Emergency operation of the filler flap
If the electrical release mechanism is faulty, the filler
flap can be opened manually:
1. Open the passenger's door.
2. Reach into the door aperture between the pas-
senger door and wing. Pull the knob up to the
point of resistance.