FUEL TANK
add fuel to prevent damage to the fu-
el pump.
After filling, check that
the cap and cover are
closed.
Persistent smell of fuel
If you notice a persis-
tent fuel odour you
should:
To do this, with the ignition off, fill up
with fuel or top up with at least ap-
proximately 2.20 gallons (10 litres)
then start the engine to operate the
pump and renew the fuel in the cir-
cuit.
If it is not possible to add at least 1.10
gallons (5 litres) of fuel due to the fu-
el level in the tank, drive the vehicle
until the tank has capacity.
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).
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– stop the vehicle when traffic
conditions allow it and switch
off the ignition;
– switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers
to leave the vehicle and stay
clear of the traffic;
Filling with fuel
With the ignition off, insert the nozzle
and insert it fully before turning it on
to fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position
throughout the entire filling opera-
tion.
When the pump cuts out automati-
cally at the end of the filling proce-
dure, a maximum of two further fill-
ing attempts may be made, as there
must be sufficient space in the fuel
tank to allow for expansion.
– contact an authorised dealer.
Make sure that no water enters the
fuel tank during filling.
After filling, refit the cap 3 and close
the flap 1 to prevent any water or
foreign bodies from entering the
system.
No modifications what-
soever are permitted
on any part of the fuel
Always make sure that the cap 3 ,
the flap 1 and its perimeter remain
clean and free of dust, mud, dirt, etc.
supply system (elec-
tronic units, wiring, fuel circuit,
injectors, protective covers,
etc.) as this may be dangerous
(unless undertaken by qualified
Network personnel).
Special case
When the vehicle has been stopped
for around three months, you must
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