manual audi r8 i 1 owners manual page 155

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document_0900452a816e6cc9.book Seite 153 Mittwoch, 21. Februar 2007 1:32 13 Fuel and filling the tank 153 Closing the tank cap WARNING (continued) – Screw on the tank cap clockwise until it clicks audibly. If the spare fuel canister is made of metal, the filler nozzle – Close the tank flap. must be in contact with the canister during filling. This helps prevent an electrostatic charge building up. When the automatic filler nozzle is operated correctly it will switch Make sure you never spill fuel in the vehicle or in the luggage itself off as soon as the tank is “full”. Do not try to put in more fuel compartment. Fuel vapour is explosive. Risk of fatal accident! after the nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the expansion chamber in the fuel tank. The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on a sticker on the Caution inside of the tank flap. Further notes on fuel ⇒ page 152.• If any fuel is spilt onto the vehicle, it should be removed immedi- The tank capacity of your vehicle is given in the Technical data ately as it could otherwise damage the paintwork. section ⇒ page 198. • Never run the tank completely dry. If there is an irregular fuel supply, misfiring can occur. As a result unburnt fuel can enter the exhaust system and cause damage to the catalytic converter(s). WARNING Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause serious burns and other For the sake of the environment injuries. Do not overfill the fuel tank – it may cause the fuel to overflow if it • When filling your tank or a spare fuel canister with fuel, do not becomes warm. smoke and keep away from naked flames. Risk of explosion! • Observe all relevant statutory regulations on using, storing and Note transporting spare fuel canisters. • Should the fuel tank flap become frozen stuck during inclimate • For safety reasons we do not recommend carrying a spare fuel weather, press the middle of the fl ap with the palm of the hand and canister in the vehicle. The cani ster could become damaged in an try again. accident and leak. • When the fuel filler pump switches itself off, wait 5 seconds • If, in exceptional circumstances, you have to carry a spare fuel before pulling out the fuel nozzle so that any remaining fuel flows canister, please observe the following warnings: into the tank opening. Never fill fuel into the spare fuel canister with the canister placed in or on top of the vehicle. An electrostatic charge could build up during filling, causing th e fuel vapour to ignite. Danger of explosion. Always place the canister on the ground to fill it. Insert the filler nozzle as far as possible into the spare fuel canister. Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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