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FUEL TANK
Capacity of the tank: approximately
60 litres.
When the low fuel level in the
tank
is
reached,
this
warning
lamp
comes
on
in
the
instru
-
ment
panel,
accompanied
by
an
audible
warning
and
the
dis
-
play
of
an
alert
message.
When
it
first
comes
on,
around
6 li-
tres
of fuel remain in the tank.
Until
sufficient
fuel
has
been
added,
ev
-
ery
time
the
ignition
is
switched
on,
this
warning
lamp
appears,
accompanied
by
an
audible
signal
and
an
alert
mes
-
sage.
When
driving,
this
audible
signal
and
the
display
of
this
alert
message
are
repeated
with
increasing
frequency
,
as
the level drops towards 0.
You
must
refuel
as
soon
as
possible
to
avoid
running out.
If you run out of fuel (
d iesel), refer also
to
"Checks".
Low fuel level Refuelling
Additions of
fuel must be of at least
5 litres to be registered by the fuel
gauge.
Opening
the
filler
cap
may
result
in
an
inrush
of
air
.
This
vacuum
is
entirely
normal
and
results
from
the
sealing
of
the
fuel system.
F
Press control
A
until
the
automatic
opening
of the fuel flap is heard.
This
control
remains
active
for
a
few
minutes
after
switching
of
f
the
igni
-
tion.
If
necessary
,
switch
the
ignition
on
again to reactivate it.
F
T
ake
care
to
select
the
pump
that
delivers
the
correct
fuel
for
your
ve
-
hicle.
If you are filling your tank to the top,
do not persist after the third cut-off;
this could cause your vehicle to mal-
function.
With Stop & Start, never refuel
with
the
system
in
ST
OP
mode;
you
must
switch
of
f
the
ignition
with
the
key. F
Introduce
the
nozzle
so
as
to
push
in
the metal non-return flap B.
F
Make
sure
that
the
nozzle
is
pushed
in
as
far
as
possible
before
starting
to
refuel (risk of blowback).
F
Maintain this position while refuelling.
F Push the fuel flap to close it.
CHECKS
