Volvo S 80, Owner'S Manual

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08 Starting and driving
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Fuel filler flap - Opening/closing
The fuel filler flap can be opened/closed as
follows:
Opening/closing the fuel filler flap
Open the fuel filler flap using the button on
the lighting panel - the flap opens when the
button is released.
In the combined instrument panel's
display the arrow on the symbol indi-
cates which side of the car the fuel cap is
located.
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Close the fuel filler flap by pressing it in
until a click confirms that it is closed.
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Filling up with fuel (p. 288)
Fuel filler flap - manual opening
The fuel filler flap can be opened manually
when electric opening from the passenger
compartment is not possible.
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1. Open/remove the side hatch in the cargo
area (same side as fuel filler flap) and
locate the green cord with handle.
2. Pull the cord gently straight back until the
fuel filler flap folds out with a "click".
IMPORTANT
Pull the wire gently - minimal force is
required to disengage the hatch lock.
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Filling up with fuel (p. 288)
Filling up with fuel
Important things to consider when refuelling.
Opening/closing the fuel cap
A certain overpressure may arise in the tank
in the event of high outside temperatures.
Open the cap slowly.
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After refuelling - refit the cap and turn it
until one or more clicking sounds are
heard.
Filling up with fuel
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Do not overfill the tank but fill until the
pump nozzle cuts out.
NOTE
Excess fuel in the tank can overflow in hot
weather.