Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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which can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors released
during refueling.
Never smoke or have an open flame (or sparks, cigarettes, or
other smoldering objects) anywhere in or near your vehicle
when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.
Follow all safety instructions and procedures that apply at the
service station where you refuel.
Never spill fuel in the vehicle or the luggage compartment.
Even if empty, portable fuel containers can leak and cause a fire
and serious personal injuries, especially in a crash.
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel
with a portable fuel container in your vehicle.
If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a
portable fuel container, please observe the following:
- Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in
or on the vehicle (for example, in the luggage
compartment). Static electricity can build up while filling
and can ignite fuel vapors, causing a fire.
- Always place a portable fuel container on the ground
before filling. Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or luggage
WARNING