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08 Starting and driving 08 303 Filling with a fuel can 16 When filling with a fuel can, use the funnel located under the floor hatch in the cargo area. into the filler pipe. The filler pipe has an open- able cover and the funnel's pipe must be slid past the cover before filling can begin. Related information • Fuel filler flap - manual opening (p. 302) • Fuel - handling Fuel of a lower quality than that recom- mended by Volvo must not be used as engine power and fuel consumption is negatively affected. WARNING Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and get- ting fuel splashes in the eyes. contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention. bioethanol and mixtures of them and die- sel are highly toxic and could cause per- manent injury or be fatal if swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately if fuel has been swallowed. WARNING Fuel which spills onto the ground can be ignited. starting to refuel. when refuelling. The ring signal could cause spark build-up and ignite petrol fumes, leading to fire and injury. Mixtures of various fuel types or use of fuels which are not recommended will invalidate Volvo's guarantees and any sup- plementary service agreements; this is applicable to all engines. Extreme weather conditions, driving with a trailer or driving at high altitudes in combi- nation with fuel grade are factors that could affect the car's performance. Related information • • • Diesel particle filter (DPF) (p. 306) • Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions • 16 Only applies to cars with diesel engine. |