OWNER’S MANUAL - Page 211

For ALHAMBRA 2014.

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Checking and refilling levels
Unscrew the tank cap anticlockwise and in-
sert it in the hole in the tank flap hinge
Fig. 159
.
R
ef
uelling
The correct petrol type for the vehicle is loca-
ted on a sticker inside the fuel tank flap
page 209.
If the automatic filler nozzle is operated
correctly, it will switch itself off as soon as
the tank is full ››
.
Do not continue to refuel if it is turned off!
Otherwise, this will fill the expansion cham-
ber and fuel may leak out if the ambient con-
ditions are warm.
Closing the fuel tank cap
Screw on the tank cap clockwise until it you
hear it click into position.
Press the tank flap until you hear it click in-
to place. The tank flap must be flush with the
body contour.
WARNING
Do not continue refilling once the fuel nozzle
has switched itself off. The fuel tank may be
filled too much. As a result, fuel may spurt
out and spill. This could lead to a fire, explo-
sion and severe injuries.
CAUTION
Always remove any fuel spilled on the vehi-
cle paintwork immediately to avoid damage
to the wheel housing, the tyre and vehicle
paintwork.
For the sake of the environment
Spilt fuel can contaminate the environment.
Fuel
Introduction
You will find a factory-fitted sticker containing
information on the type of fuel for your vehi-
cle on the inside of the fuel tank flap.
WARNING
Refuelling or handling fuel carelessly can
cause an explosion or fire resulting in serious
burns and injuries.
Fuel is a highly explosive, easily flammable
substance.
Observe current safety instructions and lo-
cal regulations concerning the handling of
fuel.
Types of fuel
The type of fuel to use when refilling will de-
pend on the vehicle's engine. You will find a
factory-fitted sticker containing information
on the type of fuel for your vehicle on the in-
side of the fuel tank flap.
SEAT recommends the use of sulphur-free or
low sulphur fuel to reduce consumption and
prevent engine damage.
Possible
types of
fuel
Alternative names
Further in-
formation
91
a)
RON Normal petrol, normal
unleaded petrol
page 209
95
a)
RON Premium unleaded
petrol (95 RON)
98
a)
RON Premium unleaded
petrol (98 RON)
Diesel page 210
a)
RON = Regulation Octane Number
Petrol
Petrol types
Vehicles with petrol engines must refuel us-
ing unleaded petrol according to European
norm EN 228 .
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