Refueling
Switch off the engine before refueling, Observe the following when refueling
otherwise no fuel can be filled into the When handling fuels, follow the safety
tank and a message is displayed.
premature pump shutoff
To open and close: press the rear edge of the > a reduced efficiency of the fuel-vapor
fuel filler door. recovery system.
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
Manual release off the first time.
If an electrical malfunction should occur, you Fuel tank capacity
can unlock the fuel filler door manually.Approx. 18.5USgal/70liters, including approx.
1.In the cargo bay, raise the floor mat and the 4USgal/15liters reserve capacity.
cover located beneath it. Refuel as soon as possible once your
2.Open the snap fasteners of the right side cruising range falls below 30 miles/
panel and take off the side panel.50km, otherwise engine functions are not
3.Pull the knob with the gas pump symbol.ensured and damage can occur.<
Fuel filler cap
Closing
Fit the cap and turn it clockwise until you clearly
hear a click.
Do not crush the band attached to the
cap; otherwise, the cap may not properly
seal and fuel vapors can escape.<
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