Fuel and refuelling SAFETY PRE S Gasoline gases are highly flammable, have a low flash point and are explosive, especially in confined spaces. Avoid exposing the gases to any potential source of ignition as the resulting fire and explosion may cause serious injuries and/or death. Only use containers specifically designed for carrying fuel and always remove them from the vehicle to fill them. Failure to do so may result in spillage and cause a fire. Switch off the engine when refuelling, as it is both a source of extreme temperatures and electrical sparks. The resulting fire and explosion may cause serious injury and death. Switch off any personal electronic devices such as mobile phones, or music players. They have the potential to cause electrical sparks. The resulting fire and explosion may cause serious injury and death. Do not smoke, use a naked flame, or cause sparks. The resulting fire and explosion may cause serious injury and death. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Overfilling may cause spillage when the vehicle is driven. Spillage may also occur if the fuel expands in high ambient temperatures. FUEL QUALITY Do not use leaded fuels, lead substitutes or fuel additives. Doing so can cause damage to the engine, fuel and emission control systems. Only use high quality fuel as using a lower quality can cause damage to the engine, fuel and emission control systems. Fuel system cleaning agents should not be used, unless approved by Land Rover. Unapproved products maybe harmful to fuel system components on your vehicle. Only use Premium Unleaded fuel. Unleaded fuel is essential for proper operation of the emission control system. Even a very small quantity of leaded fuel will damage your vehicle's emission control system and could invalidate the emissions warranty. In addition, leaded fuel will damage the oxygen sensors in the fuel injection system and also seriously damage the catalytic converter. 163
Octane requirements TIGHTEN UNTIL CAP CLICKS OR ENGINE LIGHT MAY COME ON SEE OWNERS GUIDE PREMIUM UNLEADED FUEL ONLY ESSENCE PREMIUM SANS PLOMB SEULEMENT Driveability If you encounter driveability, starting and stalling problems, especially in high ambient temperatures or at high altitude when the engine is cold, it may be caused by poor quality fuel. Try an alternative brand and if the problem persists, seek advice from your Retailer. ALTERNATIVE FUELS Ethanol fuels E82805 Note: Federal law requires that gasoline octane ratings be posted on the pumps. The Cost of Living Council (CLC) octane rating or Anti Knock Index (AKI) octane rating shown is an average of Research Octane Number (RON) and Motor Octane Number (MON). Mid or regular grade gasoline with a CLC or AKI octane rating not lower than 87 should be used. For optimum performance, consider using fuel with a minimum octane rating of 91 (CLC or AKI). The vehicle will run on lower ratings but it may cause engine knock or pinking. Note: An occasional, light, engine knock while accelerating or climbing hills is acceptable. Octane enhancers The use of octane enhancers is not recommended and may invalidate the vehicle warranty. This vehicle is not suitable for use with fuels containing more than 10% Ethanol. Do not use E85 fuels (85% ethanol content). Equipment necessary for the use of fuels containing more than 10% ethanol is not fitted to this vehicle. If E85 fuels are used, serious engine and fuel system damage will occur. Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) may be used. Ensure the fuel has octane ratings no lower than those recommended for unleaded fuel. Most drivers will not notice any operating difference with fuel containing ethanol. If a difference is detected, the use of conventional unleaded fuel should be resumed. Methanol Some fuels contain methanol (methyl or wood alcohol). If you use fuels containing methanol the fuels must also contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Also, do not use fuels that contain more than 3% methanol even if they contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems resulting from the use of such fuels is not the responsibility of Land Rover, and may not be covered under the warranty. 164
Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) Unleaded fuel containing an oxygenate known as MTBE can be used provided the ratio of MTBE to conventional fuel does not exceed 15%. MTBE is an Ether based compound, derived from Gasoline, which has been specified by several refiners as the substance to enhance the Octane rating of fuel. Reformulated gasoline Several gasoline companies have announced the availability of reformulated fuels. These fuels are specially designed to further reduce vehicle emissions. Land Rover fully supports all efforts to protect and maintain ambient air quality and encourages the use of reformulated gasoline where available. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL Avoid running out of fuel. Doing so can cause damage to the vehicle s engine, fuel and emission control systems. pump. Note: If the vehicle does run out of fuel, seeking qualified assistance is advisable. Note: If the vehicle runs out of fuel it will be necessary to add a minimum of 4 litres (1.0 gallon) of fuel in order to restart the engine. In some circumstances it will be necessary to drive a short distance, typically 1.6-5 km (1-3 miles) in order for the vehicles monitoring systems to register the additional fuel. LAN2717 When the remaining fuel reaches a minimum of 12 litres (three gallons), the amber low fuel warning indicator illuminates. The remaining fuel should give a range of approximately 80 km (50 miles). FUEL FILLER 10:24 AM 20 c D 60 S Take careful note of all warnings and instructions given on the label affixed to the inside of the filler flap. Failure to do so may result in injury or death. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and allow the pressure to release before fully removing the cap to avoid fuel spillage due to rapid expansion. Do not force the fuel filler flap open, it may fail to close properly and you will need to seek qualified assistance. The fuel filler is located behind the rear right-hand wheel arch. An arrow on the fuel gauge points to that side of the vehicle. 165
REFUELLING Do not attempt to fill the tank to its maximum capacity. If the vehicle is to be parked on a slope, in direct sunlight, or high ambient temperature, expansion of the fuel could cause spillage. E80364 With the vehicle unlocked, press the left side of the fuel filler flap to open. The fuel filler flap springs open revealing the filler cap. Note: The vehicle must be unlocked using the Smart Key before you can open the fuel filler flap. E80365 The filler cap is secured to the vehicle by a strap. For your convenience a holder is provided on the flap to store the cap while refuelling. Note: When replacing the fuel filler cap, tighten it until it clicks three times. Failure to do so may cause the engine warning indicator to illuminate due to increased evaporative emission levels. Do not leave the Smart Key in the vehicle while refuelling. Always lock the vehicle if it is to be left unattended. Check the fuel pump information carefully to ensure that you are putting the correct fuel into the vehicle. Filling the vehicle with the incorrect fuel can cause serious engine and fuel system damage. If t he fuel tank is accidentally filled with the wrong type of fuel, do not start the engine. It is essential that you seek qualified assistance. Running the engine can cause serious engine and fuel system damage. Filling station pumps are equipped with automatic cut-off sensing to avoid fuel spillage. Fill the tank slowly until the filler nozzle automatically cuts-off the supply. Do not attempt to fill the tank beyond this point. Fuel filler neck The fuel filler neck will accept only a narrow filler nozzle of the type found on pumps that deliver unleaded fuel. FUEL CUT-OFF If the vehicle is involved in an accident, and depending on the severity of the impact, the fuel pump may be switched off. If this happens, the system will need to be reset before the engine can be started. 166
Resetting the fuel cut-off system The fuel cut-off should never be reset if you can smell fuel, or a leak can be seen. Doing so can lead to a fire which may cause serious injury or death. If no fuel leak is apparent, the system can be reset as follows: 1. Apply the EPB and select P (Park). 2. Switch off the ignition and wait for 15 minutes. 3. Switch the ignition on and wait for 30 seconds. 4. Check the vehicle thoroughly for fuel leaks. If a leak is detected, switch the ignition off and seek qualified advice. 5. If no leaks are detected, start the engine as normal. CATALYTIC CONVERTER Exhaust system temperatures can be extremely high - do not park on ground where combustible materials such as dry grass or leaves could come into contact with the exhaust system. Severe damage to the catalytic converter could occur if the engine is stopped for any length of time when being driven through water, where the water level is above the exhaust pipe. Catalytic converters can be easily damaged through improper use, particularly if the wrong fuel is used, or if an engine misfire occurs. The exhaust system incorporates a catalytic converter, which converts poisonous exhaust emissions from the engine into environmentally less harmful gases. It cannot, however, remove all harmful exhaust emissions. 167