Fuel and refuelling
If the vehicle is filled with incorrect fuel
it is essential that you seek qualified
assistance before you start the engine.
FUEL FILLER FLAP
Take note of all warnings and
instructions given on the label affixed
to the inside of the filler flap.
Filling station pumps are equipped with
automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel spillage.
Fill the tank slowly until the filler nozzle
automatically cuts-off the supply. Do not
attempt to fill the tank beyond this point.
The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand
side of the vehicle, at the rear.
1. If a locking fuel filler flap is fitted, ensure
that the vehicle alarm system is disarmed.
Note: Filling station pumps used for diesel
commercial vehicles deliver fuel at a higher
rate than normal. The higher fill rate can cause
premature cut-off and may cause fuel spillage.
Therefore, it is recommended that only
standard light vehicle pumps are used.
Note: The fuel filler flap can be opened only
when the vehicle alarm is disarmed.
2. Press the flap to unlatch it. Open the flap
until the hinge lock fully engages.
After refuelling, tighten the cap until it
clicks three times.
DIESEL MISFUELLING PROTECTION
DEVICE
3. To close the filler flap, push the flap until
latched closed.
When the misfuelling device is
activated, it may cause fuel to be
discharged from the filler neck.
Note: The filler flap will only be locked closed
when the vehicle is centrally locked.
Note: It is the driver’s responsibility to fill the
vehicle with the correct fuel. The diesel
FUEL FILLER
When refuelling ensure that all
windows, doors, and sunroof are fully
closed, particularly if young children
or animals are in the vehicle.
misfuelling protection device only reduces the
risk of filling the vehicle with the incorrect fuel.
Diesel engine vehicles in some markets are
equipped with a misfuelling protection device,
incorporated into the fuel filler neck.
Do not attempt to fill the tank to its
maximum capacity. If the vehicle is to
be parked on a slope, in direct
sunlight, or high ambient
If the narrow filler nozzle fitted to pumps
delivering unleaded petrol is fully inserted into
the filler neck, the misfuel protection device will
activate.
temperature, expansion of the fuel
could cause spillage.
Note: The filler spout on some fuel cans and
older fuel pumps may trigger the misfuelling
device.
Do not operate the auxiliary heater
when refuelling the vehicle. Doing so
may cause fuel vapours to combust
causing a fire/explosion.
When activated, the yellow misfuel protector
will be visible inside the filler neck. It will
prevent fuel flow into the tank. Before fuelling
can continue with the correct fuel, the device
will need to be reset.
Check the fuel pump information
carefully, to ensure that you are putting
the correct fuel into the vehicle.
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