Renault TRAFIC 2024 - Page 175

FUEL TANK
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Useful capacity of fuel tank: approx
imately 17.60 gal (80 litres).
Open the front left-hand door to open
the flap A .
Use the cap holder 2 on the flap A
during filling to hold the cap 1 in place.
Fuel grade
Use a high-grade fuel that complies
with the legislation in force in each
country. It mustcomplywiththespec
ifications shown on the label located
on the flap A 🡺377.
Filling with fuel
With the ignition off, insert the nozzle
and insert it fully before turning it on to
fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position
throughout the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
maybemade,astheremustbesuffi
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
Makesurethatnowaterentersthefu
el tank during filling.
After filling, refit the cap 1 and close
the flap A topreventanywaterorfor
eign bodies from entering the system.
Always make sure that the cap 1 , the
flap A and its perimeter remain clean
and free of dust, mud, dirt, etc.
Fuels that comply with the
European standards with
whichvehicleenginesmar
keted in Europe are compatible
🡺377.
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.
Runningoutoffuelondieselver
sions
Vehicles with key/remote control
– Turntheignitionkeytothe"On"po
sition M 🡺179andwaitforafewmin