fuel AUDI R8 SPYDER 2015 User Guide

Drive r in formation syste m
fastest lap"+", the slowest lap"-" and the aver­
age lap time "0" .
.. To continue t iming for additional laps, press
the wiper switch @ .
.. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the
I RESET I button again for approximate ly 2 sec ­
onds .
.,. To sw itch the lap timer off comp letely, press
the
I RES ET I button br iefly.
@ Tips
- Saved lap t imes cannot be ind ividually de­
l eted from the total results.
- The saved lap timer values will not be lost
after turn ing the ignit ion off.
On-Board Diagnostic
system (OBD)
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The Malfunction Ind icator Lamp (MIL)
llil is part
of the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD II) system .
The warning light illuminates when there is a malfunct ion in the engine electronic system . A
malfunct ion may have various causes:
- The fuel filler cap may be improperly closed
¢ page 153.
- T here is a leak in the fuel vapor recovery sys­
tem .
- The engine control receives faulty vehicle road-
speed signals.
Contact your nearest authorized Audi dealer for
assistance.
I f the light illuminates , the catalyt ic converte r
could be damaged. Continue dr iving
w ith re­
du ced pow er
(avoiding sustained high speeds
and/or rapid accelerations) and have the condi­
tion corrected.
An improper ly closed fuel filler cap may also
cause the MI L light to illuminate
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On-Board Diagnostics
Fig. 19 Locatio n of Data Li nk Co nnector (DLC)
On-Board D iagnostics monitors the components
of your emission control system. Each monitored component in your engine system has been as­
s igned a code. In case of a malfunct ion, the com­
ponent will be ident ified and the fault stored as a
code in the control module memo ry.
In order to make an accurate diagnosis, the stor­
ed data can only be d isplayed using spec ia l diag­
nostic equipmen t (generic scan tool for OBD) .
In order to connect the special diagnostic equip­ ment, push the plug into the Data Link Connector
(DLC) ¢
fig. 19.
Your authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service
station can interpret the code and perform the
necessary repair .
A WARNING
Do not use the d iagnost ic connector for per­
sona l use. Incorrect usage ca n cause ma lfunc­
tions, which can increase the r isk of a coll i­
sion!
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A/C operation ~
Switching on A /C
~ Press the !AIC ! button~ page 61, fig . 74.
Switching A /C off
~ Press the !AIC ! button again.
The cooling system is switched on during A/Cop­
eration - the heating and venti lation system is
contro lled automatically.
(D Tips
If the LED in the switch stays on after A/Cop­
eration has been switched off(= switching the
A/C off), there is a fault in an air conditioning
component. Please consult an author ized
Aud i dea ler when there is an operating prob­
lem.
Using the climate controls economically
Economical use of the climate controls helps to
save fuel.
When climate control is working in coo ling mode,
engine performance is red uced and fuel con­
sumpt ion is affected. To keep the time the air
conditioning is on as short as possible, you
should do the following:
~ If you would like to save f uel, switch the air
condit ion ing
off.
~ If you open the w indows wh ile driving, switch
the a ir cond it ion ing
off .
~ If the vehicle is ext remely hot due to the heat
of the sun, briefly open doors and w indows.
@ For the sake of the environment
When you save fuel, you reduce em iss ions
from the vehicle .
Warm and cold
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A WARNING
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Always release t he parkin g brake completely.
A part ially engaged brake will over heat th e
rear brakes, reduce their effect iveness and
cause excess ive wear. This could lead to brake
fai lure and an accident.
([) Note
Only after the ve hicle has come to complete
stop, sho uld you firmly set the parking brake
and move the gearshift lever into a gear.
Parking
Parking
~ Stop t he vehicle using the brake pedal.
~ Set the parking b ra ke firmly.
~ Swi tch off the engine.
~ Move t he se lecto r lever into the P pos ition ( au­
tomatic t ransmis sion )
or move the gearshift
lever into 1st . gear
(manual transmission )
c:>.&_ .
~ When on incl ines or declines, turn the steering
whee l so that t he vehicle w ill roll into the curb
if it beg ins to move .
A WARNING
This is how yo u can reduce the risk of in jury
w hen leav ing you r vehicle.
-
- Never park the vehicle whe re it ca n come i n
co ntact wi th dry g rass, spilled fuel or a ny
other flammable mater ials.
- Never allow anyone - especially small chi l­
dre n -to remai n in t he vehicle when it is
locked. Locke d doors ma ke i t mo re d iff icult
for rescuers to access the passenger com­
partment in the event of an emergency .
Dange r to life!
- Never leave c hildren unsupervised in the ve ­
hicle. C hildren cou ld re lease the par king
brake or move the gearshift lever out of
gear. The vehicle could sta rt to roll away and
cause an accident .
- No matter what the season is, the tempera­
ture in a parked veh icle can reach dangerous
levels.
On th e road
Starting on hills
Applies to vehicles: wit h hill ho ld assist
Hill ho ld assist makes it eas ier to sta rt on hills.
The system is activated when the brake peda l is
depressed
for a few seconds .
After releasing the brake pedal, the b rake power
is he ld for a
brief moment to prevent the vehicle
from rol ling back when starting . At this time, you
can eas ily beg in to move your vehicle.
A WARNING
- I f you did not begin moving imme diate ly af­
ter re leasi ng the b ra ke peda l, unde r ce rtain
cir cumstan ces, the vehicle w ould beg in to
roll bac kward. Depress t he brake pe dal im­
mediately or engage the hand brake.
- Should t he e ngine sta ll, dep ress the brake
pe dal immed iately or enga ge the hand
b rake.
- I n or der to preven t the vehicle from roll ing
back unintentionally when s tarting in s top ­
and-go traffic, keep the brake pe dal de­
pressed for a few seconds before driving off.
(D Tips
You can find o ut if yo ur vehicle is eq uipped
wi th "Hill hold ass ist" at an autho riz ed Au di
d ealersh ip.
Speed warning system
Speed warning system
The speed warning system helps you to keep your
driving speed below a set speed limit .
The speed warn ing system warns the driver if he
exceeds a previously stored max imum speed. A
warning tone will sound as soon as the veh icle
speed exceeds the set speed by about
3 mph
(3 km/h) . At the same t ime, a warning symbo l
appea rs i n the display .
The speed warn ing system has
two warn ing
thre sholds
tha t function independe ntly of each
othe r and t hat have somewhat d iffe rent pu rpos­
es:
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Transmission
Transmission Manual transmission
Gearshift lever
Applies to vehicles: with manua l transmission
The clutch pedal must be depressed all the way
before you can start the engine .
The manual transmission in your Audi is equipped
with an
interlock-feature.
• Depress the clutch pedal all the way.
• Start the engine with the gearshift lever in Neu­
tral and the clutch pedal depressed.
(D Note
Always depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears. Do not hold the vehicle on a
hill with the clutch pedal partially depressed.
This may cause premature clutch wear or
damage.
(D Tips
- Resting your hand on the gearshift lever
knob while driving will cause premature
wear in the transmission.
- The back-up lights go on when you shift into
Reverse with the ignition on.
Gearshift pattern (6-speed manual
transmission)
App lies to vehicles: with 6-speed manual transmission
Fig. 83 Gearshift pattern: 6-speed manual transm iss ion
Drive in 6th gear for optimum fuel economy
when cruising. However, if more acceleration is
required (when passing, for examp le), sh ift
down.
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Engaging reverse gear (R)
• Move the shift lever all the way to the left,
press it down, then push it backward.
Especially after driving forward, stop the vehicle
completely, shift into
Neutral and rest the shift
l ever briefly in Neutral before shifting into
Re­
verse.
Launch Control Program
Applies to vehicles : wit h VlO engin e and manual t ra nsmissio n
The Launch Control Program enables maximum
acceleration.
Requirement: The engine must be at operat ing
temperature and the steering wheel must not be
turned.
• With the engine running, press the button
l:fil
one time. The ESC indicator light II in the
Dr iver Informat ion System display illum inat es
and the message
ESC sport -Warning! Re­
stricted stability appears .
• Press the clutch and hold it down.
• Engage the first gear.
• Press the accelerator pedal all the way down
until the engine speed remains steady at 6500
RPM .
• Release the clutch carefully~,&. .
A WARNING
- Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
- Only use Launch Control when road and traf-
fic conditions allow it and other drivers will
not be endange red or annoyed by your driv­
ing and the vehicle's acceleration .
- Please note that the driving wheels can spin
and the vehicle can break away when ESC is
sw itched off, especially when the road is
slippery .
- Once you have accelerated, you should
switch the ESC back on by pressing the but­
ton
00 .
(D Tips
- When accelerating using the Launch Control
program, all vehicle parts are subject to .,..

Driving and en vironment
Driving and environment
Break-in period
A new vehicle must be broken in, and the break-in
period shou ld be 1 ,500 miles (2,500 km) . Do not
use full acceleration for the first 600 miles
(1 ,000 km) and do not exceed the maximum en­
gine speed of 6,000 rpm You must also not use
full accelerat ion between 600 and 1,200 miles
(1,000 to 2,000 km) . From 1,200 to 1,500 miles
(2 ,000 to 2,500 km), you can gradually increase
maximum eng ine speed to 8,250 rpm for brief
pe riods.
During the first hours of operation, there is
greater fr iction in the eng ine and the transmis­
sion than later when all the moving pa rts have
b roken in .
The way you drive during the first 1,500 miles
(2 ,500 km) affects engine quality . If you drive at
modera te engine speeds thereafter, part icu larly
when the engine is cold, yo u red uce eng ine wea r
and increase the potential mileage o f the engine.
Do not dr ive at RPMs that a re too
low. Shift down
when the engine is no longe r runni ng "smooth­
ly". Extremely high RPMs are gover ned automati­
cally.
Avoid damaging the
vehicle
W hen you are driving on poor roads, or over
curbs, steep ramps, etc ., make certain that low­
lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust system
parts do not bottom out and get damaged .
This is especially true for vehicles with low-slung
chassis (sports chassis) and fully loaded vehicles.
Driving through water on
roads
Note the following to avoid vehicle damage when
d riving through water, for examp le on flooded
roads:
- The water must no t be any h igher than the bot­
tom of the vehicle body.
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- Do not drive faster than walk ing speed .
A WARNING
After driv ing through water, mud, s lush, etc .,
the brakes may be s low to take effect because
of wet brake rotors and pads. Dry the brakes
first by brak ing carefully to restore the full
braking effect.
(D Note
Vehicle components such as the eng ine,
transmission , suspension or e lectrical system
can be severe ly damaged by dr iv ing t hrough
water .
(D Tips
- Check the dept h of the water before driving
through it.
- Do not stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or switch the engine off when driv ing through
water.
- Keep in mind that oncoming veh icles may
create waves that raise the water level and
make it too deep for your vehicle to d rive
through safely .
- Avoid driving through salt water because it
can cause corrosion.
Catalytic converter
It is very important that your emission control
system (catalytic converter) is functioning prop­
erly to ensure that your vehicle is running in an
environmen tally sound manner.
.,. Always use lead-free gasoline ~ page 151,
Fuel supply.
.,. Never r un the tank down all the way to empty.
.,. Never put too much mo tor o il in yo ur engi ne
~ page 160, Adding engine oil 'l::r..
.,. Never try to push- or tow-sta rt your vehicle .
The cata lytic converter is an effi cien t "clean -up"
device built in to the exhaust system of the vehi ­
cle. The cata lytic conve rter burns many of the
po llutants in the exhaust gas before they are re­
l eased into the atmosphere.
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The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is critically im­
portant for the life of the catalytic converter and
proper functioning of the engine.
A WARNING
- Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other material which can cause a fire .
- Do not apply additional undercoating or
rustproofing on or near the exhaust mani­
fold, exhaust pipes, catalytic converter or
heat shields. During driving, the substance
used for undercoating could overheat and
cause a fire.
([) Note
-Be aware that just one tank filling with lead­
ed
fuel will already seriously degrade the
performance of the catalytic converter.
- Do not exceed the correct engine oil level
~page 160.
- Do not drive until the fuel tank becomes
completely empty. The engine could misfire.
Unburned fuel could also get into the ex­
haust system and this could cause the cata­
lytic converter to overheat.
- Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle
is moving.
- Do not continue to operate your vehicle un­
der these conditions, as otherwise fuel can
reach the catalytic converter. This could re­
sult in overheating of the converter, requir­
ing its replacement.
- To assure efficient operation of the Emission
Control System:
- Have your vehicle maintained properly and in accordance with the service recommen­
dations in your Warranty
& Maintenance
booklet.
- Lack of proper maintenance as well as im­
proper use of the vehicle will impair the
function of the emission control system
and could lead to damage.
Driving and environment
{® For the sake of the environment
Even when the Emission Control System is op­
erating properly, the exhaust gas can have a
sulfur-like exhaust gas smell under some op­
erating states. This depends on the sulfur
content of the fuel being used. Using a differ­
ent brand of fuel may help, or filling the tank
with lead-free super grade gasoline .
Shutting down vehicle
If you would like your vehicle to remain inopera­
tive for a longer period of time , contact an Audi
or other specialized dealer. They can advise you
on necessary precautions e.g. corrosion preven­
tion, maintenance and storage. Pay attention to
additional information concerning the battery.
Refer to~
page 164.
Operation and
maintenance
Fuel economy, environmental impact, and wear
on your engine, brakes and tires largely depend
on three factors:
-your personal driving style
- operating conditions
- technical limitations
By having your vehicle regularly serviced by an
authorized Audi dealer helps to ensure that it runs properly and economically. The condition of
your vehicle not only affects its safety and ability
to hold its value, it also affects
fuel consump­
tion.
The amount of oil used is related to engine load
and speed.
It is normal for the oil consumption of a new en­
gine to reach its lowest value after a certain mile­
age has been driven.
You must drive your vehicle about 3,000 miles (5,000 kilometers) before you can properly as­
sess oil consumption .
This also applies to fuel consumption and engine output . .,,.
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Vehicle care and cleaning
Component S ituation Solution
Ex haust t ail
Road sa lt Water, cleaning
solution suitable for stainless steel, if nee-
pip es essary
Power to p Dirty Clean water, power top clean ing product, if necessary .
C lean with the gra in of the fabr ic using a soft brush and al-
l ow to air d ry .
W ind d efle ct o r Dirty Water, mild soap solutiona), if necessary
Decorati ve p arts/ Dirty Mild soap solution al, a cleaning so lution suitable for stain-
trim less stee l, if necessary
P ai nt Paint damage Refer to the pa int number on the vehicle data label, repair
with touch up paint ~
page 212
Spilled fuel Rinse with water immediately
Rust fi lm Rust film remover, then protect with hard wax; for ques-
tions, refer to an authorized A udi dealer or a q ualified
workshop
Corrosion Have it removed by an authorized Audi dealer or a qualified
workshop
Water no longer Protect with hard wax (at least twice per year)
beads on the surface
of clean paint
No shine even though Treat with suitab le polish; then apply paint p rotectant if
paint has been pro- the polish that was used does not contain any protectant
tected/paint looks
poor
Deposits such as in- Dampen w ith water immediatedly and remove w ith a mi-
sects, bird dropp ings, crofibe r cloth
tree sap and road sa lt
Grease-based con-Remove immediatedly w ith a mild soap solutional and a
taminants such as soft cloth
cosmetics or sunblock
C ar bon p art s Dirty Clean the same way as painted parts~ page 145, Car
washes
D ecorativ e decal s Dirty Soft
sponge with a mild soap solutiona)
aJ Mild soap solution: max imu m two tablespo ons n eutral soap in 1 quart (I lite r) of water
Cle anin g int erior
Compon ent Situation Solution
Windo ws
Dirty
Glass cleaner, then wipe dry
Deco rative Dirty Mild soap solutional
parts/
trim
Pl as tic par ts
Dirty Damp cloth
Heavily soiled Mild soap solutional, solvent-free plastic clea ning so l-
u tion, if necessary
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Fuel supply and filling
your f uel tank
Gasoline
Fuel supply
Using the right fuel helps keep the environment
clean and prevents engine damage.
Fuel recommendation
The fuel recommended for you r vehicle is unlead­
e d premium
g rade gasoline . See also . Audi rec­
ommends using TOP T IER Detergent Gasolin e
w ith a m inimum oc tane ra ting of 91 A KI (9 5
RO N). Fo r more informa tion on TOP TIER Dete r­
gent Gasoline, p lease go to the off icia l webs ite
(www .toptiergas .com) .
The re commended gasoline octane rating for
your eng ine can also be fo und o n a label loca ted
on the inside of the fue l filler flap . This rating
may be specified as AKI or RON.
Your veh icle may also be operated using unlead­
ed reg ular gaso li ne wi th a minim um oct ane r at­
ing of
8 7 AKI/9 1 RON . Howeve r, usi ng 87 AK I/91
RON octane fue l will s light ly red uce eng ine per­
forma nce .
Use unleaded gasoline only. Unleaded g asoline
is availab le t hro ugho ut the USA, C anada, and in
most E uropean countries . We recommend that
you do not ta ke yo ur vehicle to areas or countr ies
where unleaded gasoline may not be ava ilab le.
F or mo re in forma tion on refue ling your ve hicle,
see
r:¢, page 152.
Octane rating
Octa ne rating ind icates a gaso line's ability to re­
sis t engine damaging " knock" cause d by prema ­
ture ign ition and de ton ation. There fore, buyi ng
the co rrec t grade of gasoline is very important to
h e lp p revent possib le eng ine damage and a loss
of eng ine performance .
Ga soline mos t commo nly used i n the Uni ted
S tates an d Canada has the following octane rat ­
i ngs that can usually be fo und on the filler pump:
- P rem ium G rade : 91 - 96 A KI
Fuel suppl y and filling your fuel tank
-Regular Grade: 8 7 -90 AKI
E xpla nation of the abb revia tions:
AKI =
Anti Knock Index = (R +M)/2 = (RON+MON)/
2
RON= Research Octane Number
M ON = M oto r O ctane Num ber.
(D Note
- D o no t use any f ue l w ith oc tane ra ti ng s low ­
er th a n 8 7 AKI or 91 RON othe rw ise expe n­
s ive engine damage w ill occur .
- D o
not use le ade d gas olin e! The use of lead ­
ed gasoline will seve rely damage your ve hi­
cle's cataly tic conver ter an d it s a bili ty to
cont ro l exha ust em issions.
Blended gasoline
Use of gasoline containing alcohol or MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ethe r)
You may use unleaded gasoline blended with a l­
co hol o r MTBE (commonly referred to as oxygen­
ates) if th e b le nded mixtu re mee ts the following
c riter ia :
Blend of gasoline methanol (wood alcohol or
methyl alcohol)
- Anti -knoc k index must be 87 AKI or higher.
- Blend must contain no more t han 3% metha-
nol.
- Blend mus t contain more than 2% co -solvents.
Blend of gasoline and ethanol (grain alcohol or
ethyl alcohol)
- Anti-knoc k index mus t be 87 AKI or higher .
- Blend must not co nta in mo re than 10% etha-
nol.
Blend of gasoline and MTBE
- Anti -kno ck index mus t be 8 7 AKI or higher.
- Blend mus t contain no t mo re th an 1 5% M TBE.
Seasonally adjusted gasoline
Many gasoline grades are blended to perfo rm es­
pecially well for w inter or s ummer dr iv ing . D ur-
i ng seasonal cha nge-over, we suggest that you .,,.
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Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
fill up at busy gas stations where the seasonal
adjustment is more like ly to be made in time.
0 Note
- Methanol fuels which do not meet these re­
quirements may cause corrosion and dam­
age to plastic and rubber components in the
fuel system.
- Do not use fuels that fail to meet the spec i­
fied criteria in this chapter.
- If you are unable to determine whether or
not a particular fuel blend meets the speci­
fications, ask your service station or its fuel
supplier.
- Do not use fuel for which the contents can­
not be identified.
- Fuel system damage and performance prob­
l ems resulting from the use of fuels differ­
ent from those specified are not the respon­
sibility of Audi and are not covered under
the New Vehicle or the Emission Control
System Warranties.
- If you experience a loss of fuel economy or
driveability and performance problems due
to the use of one of these fuel blends, we
recommend that you switch to unb lended
fuel.
Gasoline additives
A major concern among many auto manufactur­
ers is carbon deposit build-up caused by the type
of gasoline you use.
A lthough gasol ine grades differ from one manu­
facturer to another, they have certain things in
common. All gaso line grades contain substances
that can cause deposits to collect on vita l engine
parts, such as fuel injectors and intake valves. A l­
though most gasoline brands include additives to
keep engine and fuel systems clean, they are not
equally effect ive .
Audi recommends using TOP TIER Detergent Gas­
oline. For more information on TOP TIER Deter­
gent Gasoline, please go to the official website (www.toptiergas .com).
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After an extended period of using inadequate
fuels, built-up carbon deposits can rob your en­ gine of peak performance .
([) Note
Damage or malfunction due to poor fuel qual­
ity is not covered by the Audi New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.
Fuel tank
· Fuel filler neck
The fuel filler neck is located on the right rear
s id e panel behind the fuel filler flap.
If the unlocking system should fail, you can still
open the flap manually -for detailed instructions
see
~page 154.
You can find the fuel tank capacity of your vehicle
i n
Technical Data .
The label on the inside of the fuel filler flap tells
you the correct fuel for your vehicle. For more in­
formation about fuel specifications, see
~ page 151 .
Your vehicle fue l tank has an on-board refueling
vapor recovery system. This feature helps to pre­
vent fuel vapors from escap ing from the tank and
polluting the environment while you refuel your
vehicle. In order to fill the tank properly while
protecting the environment, please follow this
refueling procedure carefully.
& WARNING
-Under normal operating conditions, never car­
ry additional fuel containe rs in your car . Gas
canisters and other containers used to trans­ port f uel can be dangerous. Such containers,
full or empty, may leak and could cause a fire
in a collision. If you must transport fuel to
use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc., be very careful and always observe local and
state laws regarding the use, transpo rtation
and storage of such fuel containers. Make cer­
tain the container meets indus try s tandar ds
(ANSI/ASTM F8S2 -86).

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(D Note
Never drive yo ur vehicle unti l the fuel tank is
completely dry . The irregular supp ly of fuel
can cause misfir ing. Gasoline co uld enter into
the exhaust system and damage the catalyt ic
converter .
Refueling
F ig. 12 8 Drive r's door: Unlocking f uel filler f lap
F ig . 129 Fu el cap hooke d on th e opene d fu el fil ler fla p
When adding fuel, the ignition and any cellular
phones in the vehicle must be sw itched
off .
Taking the fuel cap off
.. To open the fuel filler flap, press the button
¢ fig. 128 .
.. Unscrew fuel filler cap counte r-clockwise and
hang it on the fuel filler flap
¢ fig. 129.
Refueling procedure
.. Inse rt the fue l nozz le from the gasoline pump
into the fuel filler neck as far as it will go .
.. Se lect a medium refueling rate so that the noz­
z le switches off automat ica lly when the tank is
full.
Fuel supply and filling your fuel tank
Putting the fuel cap back on
.,. After f illing your tank, twis t the fuel filler cap
clockw ise unti l yo u hear a definite cl ick .
.. Close the fue l filler flap.
T o avoid fuel spill ing o r evapora ting from the fuel
tank always close fue l filler cap properly and
complete ly . An improper ly closed f uel filler cap
may also cause the MIL lamp ¢
page 26 to come
on.
A WARNING
--Improper refue ling or handling of fuel can
cause fire, explosion and severe burns.
- Fue l is highly flammable and can cause se­
vere burns and other injur ies.
- Fa ilure to shut the engine off while re fuel­
ing and/or to insert the pump nozzle fully
into the fue l filler neck cou ld cause fuel to
spray out of filler neck or to overflow. Fue l
sp ray an d overflowing fue l can ca use a fire.
- Never use a ce llular telepho ne while refuel­
ing . T he elec tromagnetic radiation can
cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapo rs and
cau se a fire .
- Never get back into yo ur vehicle wh ile refu­
e ling . If in except iona l circumst ances you
m ust get ba ck in yo ur vehicle whi le refuel­
i n g, make cert ain that yo u close the doo r
a nd tou ch me tal to disch arge st atic electric­
ity before touch ing the filler nozzle aga in.
Static elect ricity ca n cause s parks that can
ignite fue l vapors re leased d uring refueling.
- Never smoke o r have an open f lame any­
where in or near your veh icle w hen refueling
or fi lling a portab le fue l conta iner.
- For your safety, we strongly recomme nd
that you do not travel with a portable f uel
container in your veh icle. The container, f ull
or empty may leak and cou ld cause a f ire,
especia lly in a cras h .
- If, under exceptional c ircumstances, you
must t ransport a po rtab le fuel conta iner,
p lease observe t he follow ing :
- Never fill a por table fuel co ntainer while it
is anywhere in or on the veh icle (for exam -
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