Driving and Operation 143
Fuel filler cap
9 Warning
When replacing the fuel filler cap, be sure
to use a genuine fuel filler cap for your
model to ensure full functionality. Diesel-
engined vehicles have special fuel filler
caps.
Fuel is flammable and explosive. When
ha nd ling fuel or when in the immediate
vicinity, avoid naked flames or sparks.Do
not smoke. This also applies where the
presence of fuel is revealed by its
characteristic smell. If fuel odours occur in
the vehicle, have a workshop eliminate
the fault immediately.
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Refuelling
9 Warning
Care m ust be taken when handling fuel.
Before refuelling, turn off engine and also
shut off externalheaters with combustion
chambers (identified by stickers on fuel
filler cap). Switch off mobile phones.