WARNING
Fuel
For safety reasons, Volkswagen does not rec-
ommend carrying a spare fuel canister in the
vehicle. Fuel can spill out of the full or empty
canister and catch fire, especially in the event
of an accident. This could cause explosions, fire
and injuries.
Fuel handling safety
guidelines
WARNING
If, in exceptional circumstances, you have to
transport a spare fuel canister, please note
the following:
When refilling, never place the canister in
or on top of the vehicle (e.g. in the lug-
gage compartment). There may be an
electrostatic charge during refilling caus-
ing the fuel fumes to ignite.
Always place the spare fuel canister on the
ground.
When filling a spare fuel canister, place
the filler nozzle as far as possible into the
filler opening.
Filling the tank incorrectly and improper han-
dling of fuel can cause explosions, fire and seri-
ous burns and injuries.
Always ensure that the tank cap is closed
properly to prevent the evaporation and
spillage of fuel.
Fuel is highly explosive and inflammable and
can cause serious burns and other injuries.
Fuel can spill out if the engine is not switch-
ed off or the filler nozzle is not fully inserted
into the fuel filler neck when filling the tank.
This may cause fires, explosions and serious
burns and injuries.
If the spare fuel canister is made of metal,
the filler nozzle must have constant con-
tact with the canister in order to avoid
static charging.
When filling the tank with fuel, the engine
and the ignition must be switched off for
safety reasons.
Please follow all legislation concerning the
use, stowage and transportation of spare
fuel canisters.
When filling the tank, always switch off your
mobile telephone and two-way radio or any
other radio equipment. Electromagnetic ra-
diation can generate sparks which can in turn
start a fire.
NOTICE
Remove spilt fuel from the vehicle paint as
quickly as possible in order to avoid damage to
the wheel housing, tyres and vehicle paint.
When filling the tank, never get into the ve-
hicle. If in exceptional cases you have to en-
ter the vehicle, close the door and touch a
metal object before touching the filler nozzle
again. This will remove any spark-generating
electrostatic charges from you. Sparks can
cause a fire when filling the tank.
Do not run the tank empty. Irregular filling pe-
riods can cause backfiring and allow unburnt
fuel to enter the exhaust system. This could
damage the catalytic converter.
Never fill the tank or fill up a spare canister
near open flames, sparks or glowing items
(e.g. cigarettes).
Electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic
radiation must be avoided when filling the
tank.
Follow all applicable safety information pro-
vided by the filling station when filling the
tank.
Never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the lug-
gage compartment.
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