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Fuel and refuelling

Fuel Consumption

In this manual: Fuel and refuelling
Introduction — 6Quick guide — 3Child safety — 6Seat belts — 5Supplemental restraint system — 7Keys and remote controls — 3MyKey — 4Doors and locks — 3Safety — 3Steering wheel — 4Washer/wipers — 4Lighting — 6Windows and mirrors — 3Instrument cluster — 4Information display — 4Climate control system — 6Seats — 8Auxiliary Power Outlets — 1Storage Compartments — 1Starting the engine — 7Fuel and refuelling — 7Transmission — 1Brakes — 4Traction control — 1Stability control — 1Ultrasonic parking system — 3Cruise Control — 1Driver assistance — 4Carrying a load — 3Towing — 8Driving tips — 5Emergency equipment — 6Fuses — 4Maintenance — 22Vehicle Maintenance — 6Wheels and Tyres — 14Technical specifications — 7Audio system — 18SYNC — 12Appendices — 3
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Fuel consumption and CO2 emission values have been determined based on laboratory tests carried out in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007 or Commission Regulation (EC) No. 692/2008 and subsequent amendments.

They are provided to compare different makes and models of vehicles and do not represent the fuel consumption actually achieved by the vehicle.

Actual fuel consumption depends on many factors, such as driving style, high-speed driving, frequent stops and starts, use of the air conditioning system, fitted accessories, payload and towing of trailers.

Note: The amount of fuel in reserve varies, so do not rely on it if you decide to continue driving on reserve.

Stated capacity

The stated capacity is the maximum amount of fuel that can be added to the tank after it has been completely emptied. The reserve is included in the stated capacity. The reserve is the (unspecified) amount of fuel still remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge has indicated reserve.

Note: The amount of fuel in reserve varies, so do not rely on it if you decide to continue driving on reserve.

Calculating fuel consumption

The first 1,500 km driven are the engine break-in period. A more accurate reading can be obtained after 3,000 km.
  1. Fill the fuel tank completely and note the initial odometer reading. See Refueling.
  2. Each time you refuel, note the amount of fuel added.
  3. After a minimum of three refuellings, fill the fuel tank and note the odometer reading.
  4. Subtract the initial odometer reading from the current reading.
To calculate fuel consumption in litres per 100 kilometres (l/100 km), multiply the number of litres consumed by 100 and divide the result by the kilometres driven. To calculate fuel consumption in miles per gallon, divide the miles driven by the gallons consumed.

Record data for at least one month, also noting the type of driving (e.g. city or country roads). This allows an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel consumption in real driving conditions. By recording summer and winter consumption, you can see the effect of temperature on fuel consumption.

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