At The Gas Station - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

At the gas station

> Turn off the engine.
> Remove the key from the starter switch.
> Open the fuel filler flap by pulling at the
point indicated by arrow 1 .
> Turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise
and hold on to it until possible pressure is
released.
> Take off the fuel filler cap.
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The fuel filler cap is tethered to the fuel
filler flap. Do not drop the fuel filler cap. It
could damage the vehicle paint finish.
> To prevent gasoline vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle unit.
> Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out do not top off or overfill.
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Warning!
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause
a gas discharge. This could cause the gas
to spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.
> Replace the fuel filler cap.
> Turn the fuel filler cap clockwise until the
handle grip overturns.
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Make sure to close the fuel filler flap be
fore locking the vehicle as the fuel filler flap
locking pin prevents closing after you have
locked the vehicle.
> Close the fuel filler flap.
You should hear the latch close shut.
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Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a
minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average
of 96 RON/86 MON). Information on gasoline
quality can normally be found on the fuel
pump. Please contact gas station personnel in
case labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
"Premium unleaded gasoline" ( page 306),
see "Fuel requirements" ( page 306), and
the, or contact an authorized smart center.