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Fuel and Refueling

REFUELING

REFUELING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

A

B

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C

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2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the

fuel filler inlet.

A

B

C

Fuel filler door.

Fuel tank filler valve.

Fuel tank filler pipe.

3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel

container.

4. Remove the fuel filler funnel.

5. Fully close the fuel filler door.

6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place it

back in your vehicle or correctly dispose

of it.

Note: If your vehicle runs out of fuel add a

minimum of 5 L (1.1 gal) of fuel to restart

the engine.

Note: You may need to switch the ignition

from off to on several times after refueling

to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel

from the tank to the engine. When

restarting, cranking time takes a few

seconds longer than normal.

REFUELING YOUR VEHICLE -

EXCLUDING: PLUG-IN HYBRID

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

WARNING: When refueling always

shut the engine off and never allow

sparks or open flames near the fuel tank

filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell

phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is

extremely hazardous under certain

conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.

Note: Extra funnels can be purchased from

an authorized dealer if you choose to

dispose of the funnel.

WARNING: The fuel system may

be under pressure. If you hear a hissing

sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not

refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,

fuel may spray out, which could cause

serious personal injury.

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WARNING: Do not pry open the

fuel tank filler valve. This could damage

the fuel system. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in fire, personal

injury or death.

WARNING: Do not remove the fuel

pump nozzle from its fully inserted

position when refueling.

WARNING: Stop refueling when

the fuel pump nozzle automatically

shuts off for the first time. Failure to

follow this will fill the expansion space

in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel

overflowing.

WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank

may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray

and fire.

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3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch on the nozzle A. Keep the

fuel pump nozzle resting on the fuel

tank filler pipe.

WARNING: Wait at least five

seconds before removing the fuel pump

nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain

into the fuel tank.

A

WARNING: Read and follow all the

instructions on the pump island.

1. Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for

your vehicle.

B

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4. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position

B when refueling. Holding the fuel

pump nozzle in position A can affect

the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel

pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.

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WARNING: The fuel system may

be under pressure. If you hear a hissing

sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not

refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,

fuel may spray out, which could cause

serious personal injury.

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WARNING: Do not pry open the

fuel tank filler valve. This could damage

the fuel system. Failure to follow this

instruction could result in fire, personal

injury or death.

5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

WARNING: Do not remove the fuel

pump nozzle from its fully inserted

position when refueling.

WARNING: Stop refueling when

the fuel pump nozzle automatically

shuts off for the first time. Failure to

follow this will fill the expansion space

in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel

overflowing.

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6. When the nozzle shuts off, wait at least

5 seconds, then slightly raise the fuel

pump nozzle and slowly remove it.

WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank

may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray

and fire.

7. Fully close the fuel filler door.

Do not attempt to start the engine if you

have filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel.

Incorrect fuel use could cause damage not

covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your

vehicle immediately checked.

WARNING: Wait at least five

seconds before removing the fuel pump

nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain

into the fuel tank.

REFUELING YOUR VEHICLE -

PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE (PHEV)

WARNING: Read and follow all the

instructions on the pump island.

1. When you stop your vehicle, shift into

park (P) and switch the ignition off.

WARNING: When refueling always

shut the engine off and never allow

sparks or open flames near the fuel tank

filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell

phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is

extremely hazardous under certain

conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.

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A

B

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2. Press the button on the left side of the

instrument panel next to the headlamp

switch to open the fuel filler door. The

fuel filler door can take up to 15

seconds to open before you can insert

a fuel filler nozzle.

4. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position

B when refueling. Holding the fuel

pump nozzle in position A can affect

the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel

pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.

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5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

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6. When the nozzle shuts off, wait at least

5 seconds, then slightly raise the fuel

pump nozzle and slowly remove it.

3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch on the nozzle A. Keep it

resting on the cover of the fuel tank

filler pipe opening.

7. Fully close the fuel filler door.

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Complete the refueling process within 20

minutes. If 20 minutes elapses, press the

button on the left side of the instrument

panel again. Fuel pump nozzle automatic

shut off could occur if you do not press the

button on the left side instrument panel.

Do not attempt to start the engine if you

have filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel.

Incorrect fuel use could cause damage not

covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your

vehicle immediately checked.

MANUALLY OPENING THE FUEL

FILLER DOOR - PLUG-IN HYBRID

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

WARNING: The fuel system may

be under pressure. If you hear a hissing

sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not

refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,

fuel may spray out, which could cause

serious personal injury.

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Note: The transmission must be in park (P)

or neutral (N).

Note: The manual override lever is in the

When using the manual override lever do

driver side rear wheel well area.

the following:

2. Pull the manual override lever.

3. Switch the ignition off.

1. Switch the ignition on.

4. Complete the refueling process within

20 minutes.

Note: Only follow this procedure if the fuel

filler door fails to open. If the problem

remains, have your vehicle checked as soon

as possible.

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FUEL TANK CAPACITY - 1.5L ECOBLUE

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

AWD.

54 L (11.9 gal)

FWD.

48 L (10.6 gal)

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FUEL TANK CAPACITY - 1.5L ECOBOOST™

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

AWD.

54 L (11.9 gal)

FWD.

48 L (10.6 gal)

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FUEL TANK CAPACITY - 2.0L ECOBLUE

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

AWD.

54 L (11.9 gal)

FWD.

48 L (10.6 gal)

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FUEL TANK CAPACITY - 2.0L ECOBOOST™

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

AWD.

54 L (11.9 gal)

FWD.

48 L (10.6 gal)

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FUELTANKCAPACITY-2.5L,HYBRIDELECTRICVEHICLE(HEV)/

PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

FHEV - AWD.

FHEV - FWD.

PHEV.

54 L (11.9 gal)

48 L (10.6 gal)

42 L (9.2 gal)

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Fuel and Refueling

different vehicle types and different

FUEL CONSUMPTION

manufacturers.

REGULATIONS

European Directive 1999/94/EC

Energy Consumption (OVC) Fuel

Economy(ICEandNOVC)andCO2

Emissions

In addition to the fuel/energy efficiency of

a car, driving behaviour as well as other

non-technical factors play a role in

determining a car's fuel/energy

The declared WLTP fuel/energy

consumptions, CO2 emissions and electric

range are determined according to the

technical requirements and specifications

of the European Regulations (EC)

consumption, CO2 emissions and electric

range. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas

responsible for global warming. A guide

on fuel economy and CO2 emissions which

contains data for all new passenger car

models is available at any point of sale free

of charge.

715/2007 and (EU) 2017/1151 as last

amended. The applied standard test

procedures enable comparison between

FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES - 1.5L ECOBLUE

NEDC

CO₂Emissions

Urban

Extra-Urban

Combined

L/100 km (mpg)

g/km

5.2–4.4 (54–64)

4.3–3.7 (66–76)

5.6–4 (50–71)

103–121

WLTP

CO₂Emis-

sions

Low

Medium

High

Extra-High

Combined

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

g/km

7–5.2

5.8–4.5

5.1–4.1

6.1–5.1

5.9–4.7

123–154

(40–54)

(49–63)

(55–69)

(46–55)

(48–60)

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