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Refuelling
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Opening the fuel filler flap
The fuel cap is inside the fuel filler flap on the
right-hand rear wing and hangs up on the inside
of the fuel filler flap.
The fuel filler flap can be opened when the
car is unlocked.
Fuel filler flap
High outside temperatures can cause some
overpressure in the tank. Open the cap
slowly.
Refuelling with petrol
Do not overfill the tank but fill until the pump
nozzle cuts out.
Refuelling with diesel
At low temperatures (–5 °C till –40 °C), a par-
affin precipitate may form in the diesel fuel,
which can lead to ignition problems. Make
sure you use a special winter grade fuel
during cold periods.
NOTE
The filler flap remains unlocked for ten min-
utes after the car has been locked.
NOTE
After refuelling, replace the fuel cap and
turn until one or more clicks is heard.
WARNING
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.
NOTE
Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot
weather.
Do not add cleaning additives unless spe-
cifically recommended by a Volvo work-
shop.
IMPORTANT
Petrol-powered cars must always be refu-
elled with unleaded petrol so as not to dam-
age the catalytic converter.