Audi A4: Refueling
Messages
The following messages may appear depending
on the vehicle equipment:
Messages
If the indicator light appears
with a corresponding
message, refuel the vehicle.
Tank system: malfunction!
Please contact
Service
There is a malfunction in the fuel tank system.
Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility immediately to have the
malfunction corrected.
Fueling procedure
Fig. 154 Right rear side of the vehicle: opening the fuel
filler door
Fig. 155 Fuel filler door with attached fuel cap
The fuel filler door is unlocked or locked by the
central locking system.
- Unlock the vehicle if necessary.
- Press on the left side of the fuel filler door to
open it > fig. 154.
- Unscrew the tank cap counterclockwise.
- Place the cap from above on the open fuel filler
door > fig. 155.
- Insert the fuel pump nozzle all the way into the
fuel filler neck.
- Begin fueling. Once the fuel pump nozzle turns
off the first time, the fuel tank is full. Do not
continue fueling, or else the expansion space in
the tank will be filled with fuel.
- After the fuel pump has switched off, wait five
seconds before removing the nozzle to allow
the rest of the fuel to finish dripping into the
fuel tank.
- Turn the fuel cap clockwise until it clicks into
place.
- Close the fuel filler door and then press on the
left side until it latches.
The correct fuel type for your vehicle can be
found on a label located on the inside of the fuel
filler door. For additional information on fuel.
For the tank capacity in your vehicle, refer to the
Technical Data.
To reduce the risk of fuel leaking out or vapors
escaping, make sure that the fuel tank is closed
correctly. Otherwise the indicator
light will
turn on.
WARNING
Improper fueling procedures and improper
handling of fuel can lead to explosions, fires,
severe burns, and other injuries.
- Do not smoke. Keep away from open flames.
- The ignition must be switched off when refueling.
- Mobile devices, radio devices, and other radio
equipment should always be switched
off when refueling. Electromagnetic rays
could cause sparks and start a fire.
- If you do not insert the fuel pump nozzle all
the way into the filler tube, then fuel can
leak out. Spilled fuel can ignite and start a
fire.
- Never get into the vehicle when refueling. If
there is an exceptional situation where you
must enter the vehicle, close the door and
touch a metal surface before touching the
fuel pump nozzle again. This will reduce the
risk of electrostatic discharge that can cause
flying sparks. Sparks can start a fire when
refueling.
WARNING
Audi does not recommend transporting fuel
containers inside the vehicle. Fuel could leak
out of the container and ignite, especially during an accident. This can cause
explosions,
fires, and injuries.
- If you must transport fuel in a fuel container,
note the following:
- Always place the fuel container on the
ground before filling. Never fill the fuel
container with fuel while it is inside or on
the vehicle. Electrostatic discharge can occur
while refueling and the fuel vapors
could ignite.
- When using fuel containers made of metal,
the fuel pump nozzle must always remain
in contact with the container to reduce
the risk of static charge.
- Insert the fuel pump nozzle as far as possible
into the filler opening while refueling.
- Follow the applicable legal regulations in
the country where you are driving when
using, storing and transporting fuel containers.
- Make sure that the fuel container meets
the industry standards, for example ANSI
or ASTM F852-86.
Note
For the sake of the environment
- Do not overfill the fuel tank, or fuel could
leak out when the vehicle is warming up.
- Fuel should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
Tips
The fuel filler door on your vehicle does not
lock if you lock the vehicle from the inside using
the central locking switch.
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