Filling Up With Fuel; Fuel - Handling - Volvo V40 Owner's Manual

08 Starting and driving

Filling up with fuel

The fuel tank is fitted with a coverless fuel
filler system. Filling is carried out as follows:
•
Open the fuel filler flap (p. 293). See also
Fuel filler flap - manual opening (p. 293).
•
Insert the pump nozzle in the fuel filler
opening. Take care to insert the nozzle
properly into the filler pipe. The filler pipe
consists of two opening covers. The noz-
zle must be pushed past both covers
before refuelling is started.
•
Do not overfill the tank but fill until the
pump nozzle cuts out.
NOTE
Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot
weather.
08
294
NOTE
Avoid spilling by waiting approximately
5-8 seconds before carefully removing the
nozzle once refuelling is complete.
Related information
•
Filling with fuel - with a fuel can (p. 298)

Fuel - handling

Fuel of a lower quality than that recom-
mended by Volvo must not be used as engine
power and fuel consumption is negatively
affected.
WARNING
Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and fuel
splashing in the eyes.
In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any
contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol
and diesel are highly toxic and could
cause permanent injury or be fatal if swal-
lowed. Seek medical attention immediately
if fuel has been swallowed.
WARNING
Fuel which spills onto the ground can be
ignited.
Switch off the fuel-driven heater before
starting to refuel.
Never carry an activated mobile phone
when refuelling. The ring signal could
cause spark build-up and ignite petrol
fumes, leading to fire and injury.