Fuel and refuelling
Avoid unnecessarily long engine
cranking periods.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
To avoid fuel spillage that could
be hazardous to other road
Do not run the engine with a
disconnected spark plug.
Do not push-start or tow-starting the
vehicle; use booster cables. See
Using booster cables (page 92).
users, always stop refuelling after the
fuel nozzle stops the second time.
Additional fuel will fill the expansion
space in the fuel tank which could
lead to fuel overflowing.
Never switch off the ignition while
driving.
The fuel system is under
pressure. There is a risk of injury
if the fuel system is leaking. Do not
use any kind of flames or heat near
the fuel system.
Parking
WARNING
It is important to avoid parking,
idling or operating the vehicle on
dry leaves or dry grass. Even when
the engine is switched off, the
exhaust will continue to radiate a
considerable amount of heat for a
short period creating a potential fire
hazard.
FUEL QUALITY
Use only high quality fuel without any
supplemental additives or other
engine treatments.
Vehicles with a petrol
engine
FUEL FILLER FLAP
Use unleaded petrol according to
specification EN 228 or equivalent
with minimum 95 octane. Leaded
fuel or fuel/additives containing other
metallic compounds (e.g.
manganese-based) may damage
the emission system.
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Open the filler flap at the recess. To
open, insert the key and turn it
anticlockwise whilst lightly pressing
downwards.
Driving with a catalytic
converter
Avoid running out of fuel.
When the filler cap is removed, a
hissing noise may be heard. This is
normal and should be disregarded.
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