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Fuel and refuelling

Safety precautions

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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DANGER

Do not overfill the fuel tank. Pressure built up in an overfilled tank can cause leaks, spill fuel and start fires.

If automotive fuels are used or handled improperly, they can cause serious injury, sometimes fatal.

The flow of fuel through the fuel pump nozzle can generate static electricity which, if the fuel is discharged into an ungrounded container, may cause a fire.

Petrol may contain benzene, an agent that causes cancer.

When refuelling, always switch off the engine and prevent sparks or open flames near the fuel filler neck. Never smoke while refuelling. Fuel vapours are extremely dangerous under certain conditions. Take care to avoid inhaling excessive fumes.

The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler flap, wait for it to stop before refuelling. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, causing potentially serious personal injury.

Handle automotive fuel in accordance with the following instructions:

  • Before refuelling the vehicle, extinguish all smoking materials and open flames.
  • Before refuelling, switch off the vehicle.
  • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuels such as petrol are highly toxic and, if swallowed, can cause death or permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately, even if no symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may remain latent for several hours.
  • Avoid inhaling fuel vapours. Inhaling excessive quantities of any fuel vapour can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract. In serious cases, breathing excessive fuel vapours or breathing them for prolonged periods may cause serious illness or permanent injury.
  • Avoid splashing liquid fuel into the eyes. If fuel splashes into the eyes, remove contact lenses if present, rinse thoroughly with water for 15 minutes and consult a doctor. Failure to seek medical attention may result in permanent injury.
  • In addition, fuels can be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel splashes onto the skin, onto clothing or onto both, immediately remove the contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or prolonged contact of the skin with liquid fuel or vapours can cause skin irritation.

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