FUEL TANK
2
170 - Getting to know your vehicle
Filling the tank
Useful capacity of fuel tank: approx
imately 17.6 gal (80 litres).
Pleaseobservethefollowinginstruc
tions:
– with the ignition off, wait at least 12
seconds before starting to fill with fuel;
– openthedriver’sdoorinorderto
open the flap
1
;
– depending on the vehicle, unlock the
cap
2
, then remove it and attach it to
the flap
1
;
– when filling the tank partially, add at
least 2.2 gallons (10 litres) of fuel.
If these instructions are not observed,
thetankfillinglevelwillnotbetakenin
to account on the instrument panel.
After filling, check that the
cap and cover are closed.
Filling with fuel
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
maybemadetomaintainanexpan
sion volume.
Makesurethatnowaterentersthefu
el tank during filling.
After filling, refit the cap
2
and close
the flap
1
topreventanywaterorfor
eign bodies from entering the system.
Always make sure that the cap
2
, the
flap
1
and its perimeter remain clean
and free of dust, mud, dirt, etc.
Fuels that comply with the
European standards with
whichvehicleenginesmar
keted in Europe are compatible
🡺376.
Special case
When the vehicle has been stationary
for around three months, you must
add fuel to prevent damage to the fu
el pump.
To do this, with the ignition off, fill up
with fuel or add at least approximately
2.20 gallons (10 litres) then start the
engine to operate the pump and renew
the fuel in the circuit.
If it is not possible to add at least 2.20
gallons (10 litres) of fuel due to the fuel
level in the tank, drive the vehicle until
the tank has capacity.
Fuel grade
It is essential to use diesel. Make sure
thatnowaterentersthetankacciden
tally during filling. The sealing system
and its surrounding area must be dust-
free.
Use a high-grade fuel that complies
withthespecificorequivalentlegisla
tion in force in the country where the
vehicle is marketed. It must comply
with the indications shown on the label
located on the flap
1
🡺375.