Fuel Filling

Fuel Filling GAS STATION SAFETY

WARNING Petroleum gases are highly inflammable and, in confined spaces, are also extremely explosive. Always place portable gasoline containers on the ground while filling and keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container to avoid a static electricity ignition of fuel vapors. A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a container that is inside a vehicle. You could be burned!

Always take sensible precautions when refuelling: • Switch off the engine. • Do not smoke or introduce other ignition sources. • Switch off mobile phones. • Take care not to spill fuel. • Do not overfill the tank. • Do not fill gas cans in the vehicle. • Do not leave the fuel filler pump unattended during refuelling. • Use only the hold-open latch provided on the fuel filler pump. Never jam the latch open with some other object.

WARNING If a flash fire occurs during refuelling, leave the nozzle in the vehicle fill pipe and back away from the vehicle. Notify the station attendant at once so that all dispensing devices and pumps can be shut off with emergency controls. If the facility is unattended, use the emergency intercom to summon help and the emergency shutdown button to shut off the pump. FUEL FILLER

WARNING To avoid any sudden discharge of fuel caused by excessive fuel vapor pressure, DO NOT fully remove the filler cap until any captive tank pressure has been released. Take careful note of warning labels located around the filler flap.

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The fuel filler is located in the rear right-hand wing. With the vehicle fully unlocked (all doors and tailgate), press the right side of the fuel filler flap to open (shown in inset). Carefully turn the cap anti-clockwise and allow any fuel tank pressure to be released. Once the pressure is released, it is safe to fully remove the filler cap. When refuelling, insert the filler cap in the socket on the back of the filler flap (see illustration). When replacing, tighten the cap clockwise until you hear the fuel cap ratchet click once.

TYPE OF FUEL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ONLY USE UNLEADED FUEL

• Unleaded fuel is essential for proper operation of the emission control system.

DO NOT use leaded fuel! Your engine is designed to use unleaded fuel ONLY.

• Even a very small quantity of leaded fuel will damage your vehicle's emission control system and could invalidate the emissions warranty. In addition, leaded fuel will damage the oxygen sensors in the fuel injection system and also seriously damage the catalyst in the catalytic converter.

Fuel system cleaning agents should be avoided, as many of these products can be harmful to gaskets and other materials used in fuel system components.

Octane requirements

Premium unleaded gasoline with a CLC or AKI octane rating of 90 - 92 should be used. NOTE: Federal law requires that gasoline octane ratings be posted on the pumps. The Cost of Living Council (CLC) octane rating or Anti Knock Index (AKI) octane rating shown is an average of Research Octane Number (RON) and Motor Octane Number (MON). Using unleaded fuel with an octane rating lower than that recommended, can cause persistent, heavy ‘engine knock’ (a metallic rapping noise). If severe, this can lead to engine damage. If heavy engine knock is detected when using the recommended octane rated fuel, or if steady engine knocking is present while maintaining a steady speed on level roads, contact your retailer for advice. NOTE: An occasional, light, engine knock while accelerating or climbing hills is acceptable.

Octane enhancers

The use of octane enhancers is not recommended and may invalidate the vehicle warranty. NOTE: Reformulated gasolines and gasolines that contain detergents, anti-corrosion and stability additives are recommended - they will help your vehicle maintain the correct level of emissions and engine performance.

Driveability

If you encounter driveability, starting and stalling problems, especially in high ambient temperatures or at high altitude when the engine is cold, it may be caused by poor quality fuel. Try an alternative brand and if the problem persists, seek advice from your retailer.

Gasoline/oxygenated fuel blends

To avoid invalidating the vehicle warranty, use ONLY fuels blended within the following limits: • Up to 15% of Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) and unleaded fuel mix. • Up to 15% of Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (ETBE) and unleaded fuel mix. • Up to 10% of Ethanol (Ethyl or grain alcohol) and unleaded fuel mix.

Methanol/unleaded fuel blends

In some areas, it is possible to buy unleaded fuel that is blended with up to 5% Methanol (Methyl or wood alcohol) and cosolvents and corrosion preventatives. Using these blends can cause driveability problems and damage the fuel system components. Their use may also invalidate the vehicle warranty. WHEREVER POSSIBLE, AVOID USING FUEL CONTAINING METHANOL!

WARNING Automotive fuels can cause serious injury and even death if misused. Methanol/unleaded fuel blends, even in small amounts, can cause blindness and possible death if swallowed. Additionally, take precautions to prevent methanol from coming into contact with the skin. FUEL FILLING

Gas station pumps are equipped with automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel spillage. Fill the tank SLOWLY until the filler nozzle automatically cuts off the supply. DO NOT attempt to fill the tank beyond this point or spillage could result due to expansion of the fuel. The fuel filler neck will accept ONLY a narrow filler nozzle of the type found on pumps that deliver UNLEADED fuel. A flap lies across the filler neck; insert the nozzle sufficiently to fully open the flap before filling.

Filling difficulties

The fuel delivery rate of gas station pumps can vary significantly. This, coupled with the fact that modern pumps are equipped with a sensor which automatically cuts off the supply as soon as turbulence is detected in the upper part of the vehicle’s filler neck, could result in isolated fuel filling problems.

EMPTY FUEL TANK

IMPORTANT INFORMATION DO NOT run the fuel tank dry!

• Running the fuel tank dry could create an engine misfire capable of damaging the catalytic converter. DO NOT RUN

THE FUEL TANK DRY!

FUEL FILLER FLAP EMERGENCY RELEASE

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If the vehicle battery has been disconnected or has discharged, the fuel filler flap can be opened manually. Open the rear loadspace access hatch. Pull the green release handle (as illustrated in the insets) to open the filler flap.