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3. Gently pull the cord straight rearward until
the fuel filler door clicks open.
Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap
If necessary, the fuel filler door can be
opened manually.
CAUTION
Do not refuel with the engine run-
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ning19. Turn the ignition off or to posi-
tion I. If the ignition is on, an incorrect
reading could occur in the fuel gauge.
Related information
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Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap
(p. 279)
Opening/closing the fuel cap
Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 276)
Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Do not
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press the handle on the filler nozzle
more than one extra time. Too much
fuel in the tank in hot weather condi-
tions can cause the fuel to overflow.
Overfilling could also cause damage to
the emission control systems.
Refueling – octane rating (p. 277)
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Related information
Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 276)
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Refueling – octane rating (p. 277)
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Fuel vapor expands in hot weather. Open the
filler cap slowly.
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by
turning it clockwise until it clicks into place.
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If the fuel filler cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Check Engine Light (malfunction indicator lamp) may indicate a fault. However, your vehicle's
performance will not be affected. Use only Volvo original or approved fuel filler caps.
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