STARTING AND DRIVING
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Filling up with fuel
The fuel tank is fitted with a capless fuel filler
system. Filling is carried out as follows:
1. Open the fuel filler door.
2. Choose fuel that is approved for use in the
car.
See information on approved fuels in the
respective section on petrol (p. 299) and
diesel (p. 300).
3. Insert the pump nozzle in the fuel filler open-
ing. Take care to insert the nozzle properly
into the filler pipe. The filler pipe consists of
two opening caps. The nozzle must be
pushed past both caps before refuelling is
started.
4. Do not overfill the tank but stop refuelling
when the pump nozzle cuts out the first time.
NOTE
Overfilled fuel in the tank can overflow in hot
weather.
NOTE
Avoid spilling by waiting approximately
5-8 seconds before carefully removing the
nozzle once refuelling is complete.
Related information
•Filling with fuel - with a fuel can (p. 301)
•Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing (p. 297)
Fuel - handling
Fuel of a lower quality than that recommended
by Volvo must not be used as engine power and
fuel consumption is negatively affected.
WARNING
Always avoid inhaling fuel vapour and fuel
splashing in the eyes.
In the event of fuel in the eyes, remove any
contact lenses and rinse the eyes in plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes and seek medi-
cal attention.
Never swallow fuel. Fuels such as petrol and
diesel 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 igni-
ted.
Switch off the fuel-driven heater before star-
ting to refuel.
Never carry an activated mobile phone when
refuelling. The ring signal could cause spark
build-up and ignite petrol fumes, leading to
fire and injury.
