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Opening and closing the fuel filler

flap

Filling fuel

The fuel tank is fitted with a coverless fuel

filler system.

IMPORTANT

Engine damage can occur if water

enters the air filter.

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The car must be unlocked for the fuel filler

flap to be opened²⁰

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Refuelling the car at a petrol station

If water enters the transmission, it

reduces the lubricating ability of the oil,

which shortens the service life of rela-

ted systems.

In the driver display, the

arrow next to the tank symbol

indicates which side of the

car the fuel filler flap is

located.

Damage to any component, engine,

transmission, turbocharger, differential

or its internal components caused by

flooding, hydrostatic locking or oil

shortage, is not covered by the war-

ranty.

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1. Open the fuel filler flap with a gentle press

on the rear of the flap.

2. After refuelling is finished - close the flap

with a gentle press.

In the event of the engine stalling in

water, do not try restart - tow the car

from the water to a workshop - an

authorised Volvo workshop is recom-

mended. Risk of engine breakdown.

Related information

It is important to feed the pump nozzle past the filler

pipe's two openable hatches before starting to fuel

the car.

Filling fuel (p. 441)

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Checking and filling with AdBlue^®(p. 450)

Fuelling instruction:

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1. Switch off the car and open the fuel filler

flap.

Recovery (p. 468)

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Low speed control* (p. 435)

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Only locking and unlocking with the remote control key, keyless* or via Volvo On Call affects the status of the fuel filler flap.

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* Option/accessory. 441

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4. Do not overfill the tank but fill until the

pump nozzle cuts out the first time.

> The tank is full.

NOTE

Overfilled fuel in the tank can overflow in

hot weather.

Topping up fuel from a fuel can

When filling with a fuel can, use the funnel

located in the foam block under the floor hatch

in the cargo area.

Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

Related information

Choose fuel that is approved for use in the

car in accordance with the identifier²¹on

the inside of the fuel filler flap. See infor-

mation on approved fuels and the identifier

in the sections on "Petrol" and "Diesel"

respectively.

1. Open the fuel filler flap.

Opening and closing the fuel filler flap

(p. 441)

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2. Insert the funnel in the fuel filler opening.

The filler pipe has two opening caps. The

funnel's pipe must be pushed past both

caps before filling can be started.

Petrol (p. 443)

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Diesel (p. 445)

Empty tank and diesel engine (p. 446)

3. Insert the pump nozzle in the fuel filler

opening. The filler pipe has two opening

caps. The pump nozzle must be pushed

past both caps before refuelling is started.

Applicable to cars with fuel-driven

auxiliary heater*

Never use the fuel-driven heater when the car

is in a filling station area.

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The identifier in accordance with the CEN standard EN16942 is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap, and will be on corresponding fuel pumps and their nozzles at filling stations throughout

Europe by 12 October 2018 at the latest.

442

* Option/accessory.

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Handling of fuel

Petrol

IMPORTANT

Do not use fuel with a lower quality than that

recommended by Volvo, as this will nega-

tively affect engine power and fuel consump-

tion.

It is important to use the correct fuel during

refuelling. Petrol is available with different

octane ratings that are adapted for different

types of driving.

Only use petrol from well-known producers.

Never use fuel of dubious quality. The petrol

must fulfil the EN 228 standard.

Mixtures of various fuel types or use of

fuels which are not recommended will

invalidate Volvo's guarantees and any sup-

plementary service agreements; this is

applicable to all engines.

WARNING

Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and get-

ting fuel splashes in the eyes.

Related information

Identifier for petrol

In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any

contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty

of water for at least 15 minutes and seek

medical attention.

Petrol (p. 443)

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Diesel (p. 445)

Handling AdBlue^®(p. 449)

Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol,

bioethanol and mixtures of them and diesel

are highly toxic and could cause permanent

injury or be fatal if swallowed. Seek medi-

cal attention immediately if fuel has been

swallowed.

Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

WARNING

The identifier in accordance with the CEN

standard EN16942 is located on the inside of

the fuel filler flap, and will be on corresponding

fuel pumps and their nozzles at filling stations

throughout Europe by 12 October 2018 at the

latest.

Fuel which spills onto the ground can be

ignited.

Switch off the fuel-driven heater before

starting to refuel.

Never carry an activated mobile phone

when refuelling. The ring signal could

cause spark build-up and ignite petrol

fumes, leading to fire and injury.

These are the identifiers that apply for current

standard fuels in Europe. Petrol with the fol-

lowing identifiers may be used in cars with

petrol engine:

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Petrol particle filter²²

Petrol cars are fitted with particle filters for

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E5 is a petrol with maximum

2.7% oxygen and maximum

5 volume % ethanol.

When driving in temperatures above +38 °C

(100 °F), fuel with the highest octane rating is

recommended for adapted performance and

fuel economy.

more efficient emission control.

Particles in the exhaust gases are collected in

the petrol particle filter during normal driving.

In normal driving conditions, passive regenera-

tion takes place, which leads to the particles

being oxidised and burned away. The filter is

emptied in this way.

IMPORTANT

E10 is a petrol with maximum

3.7% oxygen and maximum

10 volume % ethanol.

Use only unleaded petrol to avoid dam-

aging the catalytic converter.

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Fuel containing metallic additives must

not be used.

If the car is driven at low speed or with repea-

ted cold starts in low outside temperature,

active regeneration may be necessary. Regen-

eration of the particulate filter is automatic and

normally takes 10-20 minutes. Fuel consump-

tion may temporarily increase during regenera-

tion.

Do not use any additives which have

not been recommended by Volvo.

IMPORTANT

Related information

Handling of fuel (p. 443)

Fuel that contains up to 10 percent by

volume ethanol is permitted.

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Filling fuel (p. 441)

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When driving short distances at low

speeds in a petrol car

The capacity of the emissions system is affec-

ted by how the car is driven. Driving varying

distances and at different speeds is important

in order to achieve performance that is as

energy-efficient as possible.

EN 228 E10 petrol (max 10 percent by

volume ethanol) is approved for use.

Petrol particle filter (p. 444)

Fuel consumption and CO₂emissions

(p. 659)

Ethanol higher than E10

(max. 10 percent by volume ethanol) is

not permitted, e.g. E85 is not permit-

ted.

Driving short distances at low speeds (or in

cold climates) frequently, where the engine

does not reach normal operating temperature,

can lead to problems that can eventually

cause a malfunction and trigger a warning

message. If the vehicle is mostly driven in city

traffic, it is important to regularly drive at

Octane rating

RON 95 can be used for normal driving.

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RON 98 is recommended for good power

and low fuel consumption.

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An octane rating lower than RON 95 must

not be used.

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higher speeds to allow the emissions system

to regenerate.

fuel pumps and their nozzles at filling stations

throughout Europe by 12 October 2018 at the

latest.

Diesel

It is important to use the correct fuel during

refuelling. Diesel is available in different quali-

ties adapted to different conditions.

The car should be driven on A-roads at

speeds in excess of 70 km/h (44 mph) for

at least 20 minutes between each refuel-

ling.

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This is the identifier that applies for current

standard fuel in Europe. Diesel with the fol-

lowing identifiers may be used in cars with

diesel engine:

Only use diesel fuel from well-known produc-

ers. Never use fuel of dubious quality. Diesel

fuel must fulfil the EN 590 or SS 155435

standard. Paraffinic diesel (HVO, XTL) accord-

ing to the EN 15940 standard can be used.

Diesel engines are sensitive to contaminants

in the fuel, such as excessively high volumes

of sulphur and metals.

Related information

B7 is diesel with maximum

7 volume % fatty acid methyl

ester (FAME).

Petrol (p. 443)

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Identifier

At low temperatures (lower than 0 °C (32 °F))

a paraffin precipitate may form in the diesel

fuel, which may lead to starting problems. The

fuel qualities that are sold must be adapted for

season and climate zone, but for extreme

weather conditions, old fuel or moving

between climate zones, paraffin precipitate

may occur.

Decal on the inside of the fuel filler flap.

The identifier in accordance with the CEN

standard EN16942 is located on the inside of

the fuel filler flap, and will be on corresponding

The risk of condensation in the fuel tank is

reduced if the tank is kept well filled.

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Applicable to certain variants.

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