Driving and operating 87
Refuelling
Always ll the fuel tank at the
intermediate or fast ll rate. Do not
add any more fuel after the fuel ller
rst clicks off or fuel blows back.
This allows room for the fuel to
expand inside the tank.
Wipe off any overowing fuel
immediately from the vehicle. Replace
the fuel cap and close the fuel opening
then spray or splash with water.
1. Stop the engine.
The fuel ller door release lever is
located on the driver side oor:
2. Pull the lever.
3. Open the fuel ller door.
4. Turn the fuel ller cap slowly
anticlockwise.
If a hissing sound is heard, wait
for it to stop before completely
unscrewing the cap.
5. Remove the cap.
The cap is tethered to the
vehicle.
6. After refuelling, replace the cap
by turning clockwise through
several clicks.
7. Push the fuel ller door closed
until it latches.
Note
If in cold weather, the fuel ller door
does not open, tap the door lightly.
Tank capacity
See Capacities on page 135.
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