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Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstruc-
ted and is completely closed after refuel-
ing.
Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler
door
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WARNING
Never carry a cell phone that is switched
on while refueling your vehicle. If the
phone rings, this may cause a spark that
could ignite gasoline fumes, resulting in
fire and injury.
The fuel filler door is located on the right rear
fender (indicated by an arrow beside the fuel
Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot
weather.
tank symbol on the information display
)
Close the fuel filler door by pressing it; a click
indicates that it is closed.
WARNING
CAUTION
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous, color-
less, and odorless gas. It is present in all
exhaust gases. If you ever smell exhaust
fumes inside the vehicle, make sure the
passenger compartment is ventilated, and
immediately return the vehicle to a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician for
correction.
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In
addition to causing damage to the environ-
ment, gasolines containing alcohol can
cause damage to painted surfaces, which
may not be covered under the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Manually opening the fuel filler door
Related information
Refueling – fuel requirements (p. 276)
With the ignition switched off, press and
release the button on the lighting panel to
unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the
fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the
vehicle begins to move forward. An audible
click will be heard when the fuel filler door
relocks.
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If you intend to leave your vehicle while it
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is being refueled, this feature enables you
to lock the doors/tailgate while leaving
the fuel filler door unlocked.
You can also keep the vehicle locked if
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1. Open the side hatch in the cargo area (on
the same side as the fuel filler door).
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you remain inside it during refueling. The
central locking button does not lock the
fuel filler door.
2. Grasp the handle on the green cord.
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