250 OperationAt the gas station
Open fuel filler flap by pushing at the
point indicated by the arrow.
The fuel filler flap springs open.
Turn fuel cap to the left and hold on to
it until possible pressure is released.
Take off cap and set it in the recess on
fuel filler flap.
To prevent fuel vapors from escaping
into open air, fully insert filler nozzle
unit.
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or overfill.
Replace fuel cap by turning it to the
right.
You will hear when fuel cap is
tightened.
Close fuel filler flap.Warning!
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Overfilling of the fuel tank may create
pressure in the system which could cause a
gas discharge. This could cause the gas to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal
injury.
iOnly use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet.
Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by
a label reading Premium gasoline or
E85 only! on fuel filler flap.
For more information, see “Flexible
Fuel Vehicles” (
page 350).
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the? malfunc-
tion indicator lamp to illuminate.
For more information, see “Practical
hints” section (
page 276).
