Fuel System
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FUEL FILLING
Use only the
recommended fuel!
Serious damage to the catalytic
converter will occur if the wrong
fuel is used.
Always fill the tank SLOWLY, until the filler nozzle
automatically cuts-off the fuel supply. DO NOT attempt to
fill the tank beyond this point, or spillage could result due to
expansion of the fuel.
Petrol engines
Care point: DO NOT fully fill the
tank if the vehicle is to be parked
in direct sunlight, or high
ambient temperature - expansion
of the fuel could cause spillage.
The filler tube is designed to accept a narrow filler nozzle, of
the type found on pumps that deliver ONLY unleaded fuel.
A flap lies across the filler neck; insert the nozzle sufficiently
to fully open the flap before filling.
Diesel engines
The diesel fuel filling system on garage forecourts, is designed
to fill at a maximum of 45 litres (10 gallons) per minute. Use
of commercial vehicle diesel pumps with a higher fill rate,
may result in premature pump cut-off and fuel spillage.
Empty fuel tank
Never allow the car to run out of fuel - the resultant misfire
could destroy the catalytic converter. In the event of the fuel
tank running dry:
•
Petrol engine: Start the engine carefully after refuelling. If
the engine runs unevenly, switch off and contact your
Rover dealer before attempting to restart the engine.
•
Diesel engine: The fuel system will prime automatically and
the engine can be started.
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