Vauxhall Combo Owner's Manual

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122 Fuel consumption, fuel, refuellingFuel for diesel enginesDiesel engines must be operated only oncommercially available diesel fuel meetingthe specifications of DIN EN 590.Since January 2004, some oil companieshave mixed their diesel fuel with up to 5%Bio fuel (FAME = Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)like RME (Rape-Oil Methyl Ester). This is inaccordance with the current DIN EN 590and does not harm the fuel / injectionsystem. The characteristics of a diesel fuelmixed up with 5% Bio fuel (FAME) do notdiffer from conventional diesel fuel and donot influence the vehicle’s driveability.Important: Diesel fuel mixed with 5% FAMEaccording to DIN EN 590 must not beconfused with 100% Bio Diesel, which is notto be used in Vauxhall engines.The flow and filterability of diesel fuel aretemperature-dependent.Diesel fuels with improved low temperatureproperties are therefore available on themarket during the winter months. Makesure that you fill the tank with winter fuelbefore the start of the cold weatherseason.Additives can be used with diesel fuels withwinter properties that are guaranteed bythe manufacturer and when using dieselfuel filters that are heated depending onthe outside temperature.Do not mix diesel fuel with fuel for petrolengines.Picture no: 15829t.tifFuel filler capIf replacing the fuel filler cap, be sure to usea genuine Vauxhall fuel filler cap for yourmodel to ensure full functionality. Diesel-engined vehicles have special fuel fillercaps.Refuelling9 WarningCare must be taken when handling fuel.Before refuelling, switch off the engineand any external heaters withcombustion chambers (identified by asticker on the tank flap). Switch offmobile phones.Fuel is flammable and explosive.Therefore, avoid naked flames andsparks when handling or in the vicinity offuel. Do not smoke! This also applies inplaces where fuel can only be detectedby its characteristic smell. If you can smellfuel in the vehicle, have the cause thereofremedied immediately. We recommendthat you consult your VauxhallAuthorised Repairer.