Fueling

[Old smart]

There have been a number of posts about difficulties in getting a complete fuel fillup into the tank (early shutoff).

While perusing the Euro Operators Instructions I came across this:

“{!} If you wish to fill the fuel tank to its max-
imum level, wait 30 seconds after the first
switch-off. Then start filling the tank with
fuel again until the fuel pump nozzle switches
off.”

[Duckhunter]

Originally Posted by Old smart

“{!} If you wish to fill the fuel tank to its max-
imum level, wait 30 seconds after the first
switch-off. Then start filling the tank with
fuel again until the fuel pump nozzle switches
off.”

Thanks, that is what I do and never have a problem getting it full.

[Dave777]

True statement. I usually stop before it shuts off, about a gallon early, and let it settle for 15-30 seconds, then start again on the slowest setting. Works well.

[jimvw57]

I'll have to try that. If I use the slowest setting, it works on most pumps but I have found a few that pump faster and it doesn't work with those. I'll try the wait 30 sec trick.

[Padawan]

Would you happen to have the Euro manual available as a PDF or a link? I'd love to read through it.

[headless]

Don't they give you guys an owners manual with your cars?
All this sort of info can be found in it.
I have noticed on other threads that there seems to be a lack of info over there, you are all treated like mushrooms.

[Old smart]

Originally Posted by Padawan

Would you happen to have the Euro manual available as a PDF or a link? I'd love to read through it.

It is a type of pdf that can't be copied except by blocking-out sections and placing them on a blank sheet. The copied "picture" isn't anything that can be further moved or reproduced. Very awkward. The file has no URL. It was emailed to me (for £10 - can't recall how I got onto it).

[Old smart]

Originally Posted by headless

Don't they give you guys an owners manual with your cars?
All this sort of info can be found in it.
I have noticed on other threads that there seems to be a lack of info over there, you are all treated like mushrooms.

Our manual is very perfunctory in places, and it seems that smart doesn't want us to know much about the cars.

[Jim R]

I think the gas foams up when pumped in the tank,so letting it settle for a moment before carefully topping it off should be best.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by headless

Don't they give you guys an owners manual with your cars?
All this sort of info can be found in it.
I have noticed on other threads that there seems to be a lack of info over there, you are all treated like mushrooms.

Yes, kept in the dark and fed .....

Our manual also doesn't include the oil viscosity recommendations chart or a complete listing of fuses, in addition to the top off info found above.