Volvo XC90 Refueling, Fuel filler door, Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather

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Refueling

Fuel filler door

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You can also keep the vehicle locked if you remain inside it during refueling. The central locking button does not lock the fuel filler door. Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed after refueling.

Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather.

NOTE

During a transitional period, a small number of service stations may still have fuel noz- zles that are not compatible with the fuel filler neck on vehicles equipped with the evaporative control system.

needle nears the red zone, or when the fuel warning light comes on.

WARNING

Never carry a cell phone that is switched on while refueling your vehicle. If the phone rings, this may cause a spark that could ignite gasoline fumes, resulting in fire and injury.

The fuel filler cap can be placed on the hook on the fuel filler door while refueling

Press the button on the light switch panel (see the illustration on page 67) when the vehicle is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.

Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the vehicle begins to move for- ward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door relocks.

If you intend to leave your vehicle while it is being refueled, this feature enables you to lock the doors/tailgate while leaving the fuel filler door unlocked.

Refueling

The fuel tank is designed to accommodate possible expansion of the fuel in hot weather. See page 282 for fuel tank volume. Be aware that the "usable" tank capacity will be some- what less than the specified maximum. When the fuel level is low, such factors as ambient temperature, the fuel's "Reid vapor pressure" characteristics, and terrain can affect the fuel pump's ability to supply the engine with an adequate supply of fuel. Therefore, it is advis- able to refuel as soon as possible when the

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