FUEL TANK
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138 - Getting to know your vehicle
Petrol and diesel versions
Useable capacity of the tank:
– About 11 gallons (50 litres) for 4x2
versions.
– About 12.1 gallons (55 litres) for
4x4 versions.
With the vehicle unlocked, to open the
fuel filler flap
A
, place your finger in
opening and pull the flap
B
. Open it,
then unscrew the fuel filler cap
1
.
There is a cap holder
2
on the filler
flap for holding the cap when the tank
is being filled.
To close it, press the fuel filler flap
A
byhand,asfarasitwillgo.Depend
ing on the vehicle, cap
1
is connected
tothevehiclebyaplasticwire.Forde
tailsonfillingthetank,refertothein
formation on "Filling with fuel".
Fuel filler cap: this is a
specific type. If you
have to replace it, make
sure the new cap is of
the same type as the original.
Contact an approved Dealer.
Never place the cap near a
source of heat or flame.
Do not wash the filler area with a
high-pressure washer.
Fuel grade
Always use a high-grade fuel that
complies with the legislation in force in
each country. It must conform to the
specifications given on the label on the
fuel filler flap 🡺375.
Petrol version
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) should match
theinformationshownonthelabello
cated inside the fuel filler flap 🡺375.
Diesel version
Itisessentialtousedieselthatcon
forms to the specifications given on the
label inside the fuel filler flap 🡺375.
Fuels that comply with the
European standards with
whichvehicleenginesmar
keted in Europe are compatible
🡺375.
To fill up with fuel, the
engine must be switched
off (and not only on
standby in the case of
vehicles equipped with the Stop
and Start function): you must
switch off the ignition 🡺149,
🡺151.
Fire hazard.