Filling up with fuel

Important things to consider when refuelling.

Opening/closing the fuel cap

P3-sv60/V60H Tanklucka Varning + Lockparkering
The fuel filler cap can be attached onto the flap.

A certain overpressure may arise in the tank in the event of high outside temperatures. Open the cap slowly.

  • After refuelling - refit the cap and turn it until one or more clicking sounds are heard.

 Note

Symbol fel i avgasrening If the fuel cap is not properly closed or if the engine is running during refuelling then the symbol for a fault in the exhaust system is illuminated. However, this does not affect the performance of the car.

Filling up with fuel

  • Do not overfill the tank but fill until the pump nozzle cuts out.

 Note

Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot weather.

Filling with a fuel can1

When filling with a fuel can, use the funnel located under the floor hatch in the cargo area. The funnel is located by the spare wheel or in the well under the floor hatch.

Make sure you insert the funnel's pipe firmly into the filler pipe. The filler pipe has an openable cap and the funnel's pipe must be moved past the cap before filling can begin.

  1. 1 Only applies to cars with diesel engine.