fUEL TANK (2/2)
filling with fuel
Insert the nozzle to open the valve A
and insert fully before turning it on to
fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
persistent smell of
fuel
If you notice a persistent
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smell of fuel you should:
Keep the nozzle in this position through-
out the entire filling operation.
– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow and switch off
the ignition;
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
may be made, as there must be suffi-
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
– switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers
to leave the vehicle and to keep
away from traffic;
Make sure that no water enters the fuel
tank during filling. The valve A and its
surround must remain clean.
– contact an approved Dealer.
Running out of fuel on diesel
versions
After a breakdown caused by com-
pletely running out of fuel, the system
must be reprimed before the engine is
restarted: Use bulb 1.
petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a
foolproof system which only allows
the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).
No modifications what-
soever are permitted on
any part of the fuel supply
The engine can now be restarted.
If the engine does not start after several
attempts, contact an approved Dealer.
system (computers, wiring,
fuel circuit, injector, protection
covers, etc.) as this may be danger-
ous (such work must be undertaken
by qualified Network personnel).
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