Rover 75 Owner's Handbook - 3rd Edition - Eng - RoverClub-BG.com

Fuel SystemFUEL FILLINGAlways fill the tank SLOWLY, until the filler nozzleautomatically cuts-off the fuel supply. DO NOT attempt tofill the tank beyond this point, or spillage could result due toexpansion of the fuel.Petrol enginesThe filler tube is designed to accept a narrow filler nozzle, ofthe type found on pumps that deliver ONLY unleaded fuel.A flap lies across the filler neck; insert the nozzle sufficientlyto fully open the flap before filling.Use only therecommended fuel!Serious damage to the catalyticconverter will occur if the wrongfuel is used.Care point: DO NOT fully fill thetank if the vehicle is to be parkedin direct sunlight, or highambient temperature - expansionof the fuel could cause spillage.Diesel enginesThe diesel fuel filling system on garage forecourts, is designedto fill at a maximum of 45 litres (10 gallons) per minute. Useof commercial vehicle diesel pumps with a higher fill rate,may result in premature pump cut-off and fuel spillage.Empty fuel tankNever allow the car to run out of fuel - the resultant misfirecould destroy the catalytic converter. In the event of the fueltank running dry:• Petrol engine: Start the engine carefully after refuelling. Ifthe engine runs unevenly, switch off and contact yourRover dealer before attempting to restart the engine.• Diesel engine: The fuel system will prime automatically andthe engine can be started.112