224 What you should know at the gas station
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What you should know at the gas station
Fuel supplyOpen flap by pushing near front (arrow). Turn fuel cap
to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure in
tank has been released, then remove cap. Failure to
remove slowly could result in personal injury.
Manual release of fuel filler flap, see page 298.
Fuel
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully
insert filler nozzle unit. Only fill fuel tank until the filler
nozzle unit cuts out – do not top up or overfill.
Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can
cause the “CHECK ENGINE” lamp to illuminate.
Fuel tank capacity approx. 16.4 US gal (62.0 l).
This includes approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l) reserve. Use
premium unleaded gasoline: Posted Octane Index 91
(Average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Wa r n i n g !
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It
burns violently and can cause serious injury.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling
fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking
materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Wa r n i n g !
Overfilling of fuel tank may result in creating
pressure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge such as the gas spraying back out upon
removing the filler nozzle which could cause
personal injury.
329 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Replacing bulbs .........................................................280
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................284
Standing lamps ..................................................114, 282
Taillamp assemblies .................................................283
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 282
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................250
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 109
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 321
Premium unleaded gasoline .................. 180, 318, 320
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................230
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ..........................................................298
Fuel requirements .........................................................320
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................230
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ............... 317
Fuses, electrical .............................................................252
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 158
Gasoline
Additives .....................................................................321
Fuel requirements ................................................... 320
Premium unleaded .................................................. 320
General notes on the central locking system .............. 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 151HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 119
Head restraints
Front .............................................................................. 51
Rear ...............................................................................52
Removal ........................................................................ 51
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 116
Headlights ....................................................................... 114
Heated seats ......................................................................56
Hood ................................................................................ 254
