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178 Practical information
► With a conventional key, insert the key into the filler cap, then turn the key to the left.
► Unscrew and remove the filler cap, then place it on the holder located on the fuel filler flap. ► Insert the nozzle and push it in fully (while pushing on the metal valve A ). ► Fill the tank. Do not continue past the third cut-off of the nozzle, as this may cause malfunctions. ► Put the filler cap back in place and close it by turning to the right. ► Push the fuel filler flap to close it (your vehicle must be unlocked).
If the vehicle is equipped with a sliding door on its left-hand side, do not open it while the fuel filler flap is open (risk of damaging the fuel filler flap and the sliding door and risk of injuring the person filling up). If the fuel filler flap is open and you try to open the left-hand side door, a mechanism prevents it from being opened. The door can be opened half-way, however. With a mechanical door, close the fuel filler flap to regain use of the door. With an electric door, to be able to use it correctly, close the fuel filler flap and then press an opening control. The vehicle is fitted with a catalytic converter, which helps to reduce the level of harmful emissions in the exhaust gases. If you have put in the wrong fuel for your vehicle, you must have the fuel tank drained and filled with the correct fuel before starting the engine. Fuel cut-off Your vehicle is fitted with a safety system that cuts off the supply of fuel in the event of an impact. Diesel misfuel prevention Mechanical device which prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. It helps avoid the risk of engine damage that can result from filling with the wrong fuel. Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device appears when the filler cap is removed.
When a petrol filler nozzle is introduced into the fuel filler neck of your Diesel vehicle, it comes into contact with the flap. The system remains closed and prevents filling. |