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Fuel and Refueling

Safety Precautions

In this manual: Fuel and Refueling
Introduction — 9Overview — 6Child safety — 5Seat belts — 4Supplemental Restraint System — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 4MyKey — 9Locks — 3Safety — 4Steering wheel — 6Wipers and washers — 4Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 7Instrument cluster — 4Information Displays — 3Climate control unit — 9Seats — 10Auxiliary power points — 1Storage Compartments — 4Engine Starting and Stopping — 7Unique Driving Characteristics — 1Fuel and Refueling — 7High-voltage battery — 3Transmission — 1Brakes — 5Traction control — 3Electronic Stability Control — 3Parking Aids — 7Cruise control — 4Driver assistance — 21Vehicle Loading — 1Towing — 3Driving tips — 6Roadside assistance in emergencies — 11Fuses — 3Maintenance — 15Vehicle Cleaning — 6Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and specifications — 3Audio system — 8SYNC — 7SYNC 2 — 10Appendices — 3
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WARNINGS

  • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Pressure in an overfilled tank can cause leaks, fuel spray and therefore a fire.
  • The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler opening (Easy Fuel capless system), do not refuel until the noise has stopped. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and cause serious injury.
  • Motor fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled.
  • Fuel flowing through a fuel pump nozzle can generate static electricity. This can cause a fire if you fill a fuel container that is not grounded.
  • Ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is a carcinogen.
  • When refueling, always switch off the engine and keep sparks and open flames away from the filler neck. Never smoke or use a mobile phone while refueling. Fuel vapors are extremely dangerous under certain conditions.
Avoid inhaling large amounts of fumes.

Observe the following precautions when handling motor fuel:

  • Always switch off your vehicle's engine before refueling.
  • Motor fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuels such as gasoline are highly toxic and can cause death or irreversible injury if swallowed. If fuel is swallowed, call a doctor immediately, even if no symptoms are present. The toxic effects of fuel may not be apparent for several hours.
  • Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling excessive amounts of any type of fuel vapor can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation.

In severe cases, excessive or prolonged inhalation of fuel vapors can cause serious illness and irreversible injury.

  • Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If fuel gets in your eyes, remove contact lenses (if worn), flush immediately with water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice. Failure to obtain competent medical advice can result in irreversible injury.
  • Fuels can also be harmful if they penetrate the skin. If fuel gets on your skin, your clothing or 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 fuel vapors can cause skin irritation.
  • Take particular care if you are taking "Antabuse" or any other disulfiram-based treatment for alcoholism. Inhaling fuel vapors or skin contact with these products may cause adverse effects.

    • Serious injury or illness may occur in sensitive individuals.

    If fuel gets on your skin, wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water. Consult a doctor immediately if adverse effects occur.

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