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Checking and refilling levels
Checking and refilling levels
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Turn the key in the lock, without releasing the cap in the clock-
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Refuelling
wise direction 180 .
The tank flap is released manually. The tank holds approxi-
mately 45 litres.
Remove the key and close the flap until it clicks into place. The
tank cap is secured with an anti-loss attachment
The tank flap is at the rear of the vehicle on the right.
If the automatic filler nozzle is operated correctly, it will switch itself off as
soon as the tank is “full”. Never attempt to fill beyond this point, as this will
fill the expansion chamber. Fuel may leak out if ambient conditions are warm.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on a sticker on the inside of the
tank flap. Further notes on fuel can be found.
WARNING
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Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause serious burns and other inju-
ries.
Fig. 119 Tank flap open
− Never smoke or use any naked flame when filling the fuel tank of the
vehicle, or a spare fuel canister, with fuel. This is an explosion hazard.
Unscrewing the tank cap
− Follow legal requirements for the use of spare fuel canisters.
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Lift the lid.
− For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel
canister in the vehicle. The canister could be damaged in an accident
and leak.
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Grip the cap and then insert the key into the lock and rotate 180
to the left.
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If, in exceptional circumstances, you have to carry a spare fuel canister,
please observe the following points:
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Unscrew the cap, turning it anti-clockwise.
− Never fill the spare fuel canister inside the vehicle or on it. An elec-
trostatic charge could build up during filling, causing the fuel fumes to
ignite. This may be fatally explosive. Always place the canister on the
ground to fill it.
Closing the tank cap
Screw the tank cap to the right, until the point of feeling a “click”.
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