Driving and parking

Important safety notes

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WARNING

Fuel is highly flammable. Therefore, smoking or bringing a flame or open fire near fuel is prohibited while handling it.

Switch off the engine before refueling.

WARNING

Avoid any contact with fuel.

Direct skin contact with fuel or inhaling fuel vapors is harmful to your health.

WARNING

Do not fill the diesel tank with petrol. Do not mix diesel with petrol. Otherwise, the fuel system and engine could be damaged. In addition, the vehicle could catch fire.

Do not refuel a vehicle with a diesel engine with petrol. Do not refuel a vehicle with a petrol engine with diesel. Even small quantities of the wrong fuel can damage the fuel system and the engine. Do not turn on the ignition if you have accidentally refueled the vehicle with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel may flow into the fuel lines. Contact a qualified workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel lines completely drained. If you overfill the fuel tank, you risk damaging the fuel system. Take care not to spill fuel on painted surfaces. Otherwise, you may damage the paint. If you refuel from a canister, use a filter. Otherwise, particles from the canister may clog the fuel lines and/or the injection system.

You will find more information on fuel and fuel quality in the chapter "Fuel".

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