Land Rover Discovery: Fuel and refuelling
Land Rover Discovery (2009–2016) Owner's Manual / Fuel and refuelling
- Safety precautions
- Diesel engined vehicles
- Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
- Running out of fuel
- Fuel filler flap
- Passive diesel misfuelling protection device
- Fuel consumption
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Safety precautions
Avoid exposing the fuel gases to
any potential sources of ignition,
as the resulting fire and explosion
may cause serious injuries and/or
death.
Switch off the engine when
refuelling.
Switch
Diesel engined vehicles
Use only high quality diesel fuel, according
to EN590 or equivalent.
These vehicles are capable of
running with up to a 7% blend of
bio-diesel, in accordance with the
European Standard EN590. It is no
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
In order to comply with exhaust emissions
requirements, some vehicles with diesel
engines are fitted with a reservoir
containing Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). In
some markets, DEF is known as AdBlue,
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Opening the bonnet
Pull the bonnet release lever, located
in the left-side front footwell.
Lift the bonnet safety catch, located
below the centre point of the bonnet,
then raise the bonnet.
CLOSING THE BONNET
Do not drive with the bonnet
retained by the safety catch
alone.
Lower the bonnet until the safety
Access position (7 seat vehicle)
The vehicle must not be driven
with the rear seats in the access
position. Motion of the vehicle
could cause the seatback to fall
forwards suddenly, causing injury.
To tilt the seatback forwards: Pull the lever
on the top of the seatback upwards (1) to
release the locking mechanism, and then
move
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