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Fuel tank
Tank capacity:
- around 60
litres (petrol).
-
around 53
litres (Diesel).
Opening the fuel filler flap
If your vehicle is fitted with Stop & Start,
never refuel with the engine in STOP
mode; you must switch off the ignition
using the key, or the START/STOP button
if your vehicle has
K
eyless Entry and
Starting.
At least 6
litres of fuel must be added, in order
to be registered by the fuel gauge.
Opening the filler cap may create a
noise
caused by an inrush of air. This is entirely
normal and results from the sealing of the fuel
system.
F
T
ake care to select the pump that delivers
the correct fuel type for your vehicle's
engine (see a
reminder label on the inside
of the filler flap). F
I
f your vehicle has a conventional key, insert
the key into the filler cap, then turn it to the
left.
F
Y
ou must switch off the engine.
F
W
ith
K
eyless Entry and Starting, unlock the
vehicle.
F
O
pen the fuel filler flap. F
F
ill the tank. Do not continue past the third
cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause
malfunctions.
F
R
efit the filler cap turning it to the right.
F
P
ush the filler flap to close it (your vehicle
must be unlocked).
F
R
emove the filler cap, then place it on the
carrier located on the filler flap.
F
I
ntroduce the nozzle and push it in fully
(pushing on the metal non-return valve A ).
If the fuel filler flap is open and you open
the left side door, a mechanism prevents it
being opened.
The door can be opened half way however.
Close the fuel filler flap to regain use of
the door.
Your vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter,
w hich helps to reduce the level of harmful
emissions in the exhaust gases.
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Practical information
