Renault 2016 ESPACE, Handbook

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FUEL TANK
(1/3)
Useable fuel tank capacity:
approx. 58 litres .
With the vehicle unlocked, to open
cover 1 , press area A then release. The
cover 1 opens.
Valve 2 is integrated into the filler pipe.
For details on filling the fuel tank, refer
to the information on “Filling with fuel”.
To close it, press on the fuel filler flap by
hand, as far as it will go.
Fuel grade
Use a high-grade fuel that complies
with the legislation in force in each
country and which must comply with
the specifications given on the label
on the cover 1 . Please refer to the in-
formation on “Engine specifications” in
Section 6.
Never press valve 2 with
your fingers.
Do not wash the filler
area with a high-pressure
washer.
Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un-
leaded or E85) with diesel.
Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add additive to the fuel –
otherwise you risk damaging the
engine.
Diesel versions
Only use diesel fuel which complies
with the information on the label located
inside the cover 1 .
Petrol versions
It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must comply
with the information given on the label
on the cover 1 . Refer to Section 6 for
information on “Engine specifications”.
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A
2
1