Audi Q5: Refueling

Fuel filler neck

The fuel filler neck is located on the right rear side panel behind the fuel filler flap.

If the power locking system should fail, you can still open the flap manually - for detailed instructions.

You can find the fuel tank capacity of your vehicle.

The label on the inside of the fuel filler flap tells you the correct fuel for your vehicle. For more information about fuel specifications.

Your vehicle fuel tank has an on-board refuelling vapor recovery system. This feature helps to prevent fuel vapors from escaping from the tank and polluting the environment while you refuel your vehicle. In order to fill the tank properly while protecting the environment, please follow this refueling procedure carefully.

WARNING

Under normal operating conditions, never carry additional fuel containers in your car. Gas canisters and other containers used to transport fuel can be dangerous. Such containers, full or empty, may leak and could cause a fire in a collision. If you must transport fuel to use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc., be very careful and always observe local and state laws regarding the use, transportation and storage of such fuel containers. Make certain the container meets industry standards (ANSI/ASTM F852-86).

Note

Never drive your vehicle until the fuel tank is completely empty. The irregular supply of fuel can cause misfiring. Gasoline could enter the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter.

Refuelling

Fig. 190 Right rear vehicle side: Opening the fuel filler flap

Fig. 191 Fuel filler flap with attached fuel cap

When activating the central locking, the fuel filler flap is automatically unlocked or locked. Refuel the vehicle with the ignition turned off.

Taking the fuel cap off

• Press the left side of the fuel filler flap to open it > fig. 190 -arrow-.
• Unscrew fuel cap counter-clockwise and hang it on the fuel filler flap > fig. 191.
• Check the label on the inside of the fuel filler flap to determine if the vehicle must be fueled with gasoline or diesel fuel.

Refuelling procedure

• Insert the fuel nozzle from the gasoline pump into the fuel filler neck as far as it will go.
• Select a medium refuelling rate so that the nozzle switches off automatically when the tank is full.

Putting the fuel cap back on

• After filling your tank, twist the fuel cap clockwise as far as it will go.
• Close the fuel filler flap.

To avoid fuel spilling or evaporating from the fuel tank always close fuel cap properly and completely.

An improperly closed fuel filler cap may also cause the MIL lamp to come on (only vehicles with gasoline engine).

WARNING

Improper refueling or handling of fuel can cause fire, explosion and severe burns.

• Fuel is highly flammable and can cause severe burns and other injuries.
• Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and/or to insert the pump nozzle fully into the fuel filler neck could cause fuel to spray out of filler neck or to overflow. Fuel spray and overflowing fuel can cause a fire.
• Never use a cellular telephone while refueling.

  The electromagnetic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors and cause a fire.

• Never get back into your vehicle while refueling.

  If in exceptional circumstances you must get back in your vehicle while refueling, make certain that you close the door and touch metal to discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again.

  Static electricity can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors released during refueling.

• Never smoke or have an open flame anywhere in or near your vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.
• For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel with a portable fuel container in your vehicle. The container, full or empty may leak and could cause a fire, especially in a crash.
• If, under exceptional circumstances, you must transport a portable fuel container, please observe the following:
  • Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere in or on the vehicle (for example, in the luggage compartment, or on the trunk). Static electricity can build up while filling and can ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
  • Always place a portable fuel container on the ground before filling.
  • Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable container before and during filling.
  • If filling a portable container made of metal, the filler nozzle must always be in contact with the container. This will help prevent static electricity from discharging and cause a fire.
  • Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or luggage compartment. Fuel vapors are highly flammable.
  • Always observe local and state/provincial laws regarding the use, storage and transportation of fuel containers.
  • Make certain the fuel container meets industry standards (ANSI / ASTM F852-86).

Note

If any fuel has spilled onto the car, it should be removed immediately to prevent damage to the paint.

For the sake of the environment

As soon as the correctly operated nozzle switches off automatically for the first time, the tank is full. Do not try to add more fuel because fuel may spill out. In addition, the expansion space in the fuel tank will be filled - causing the fuel to overflow when it becomes warm and pollute the environment.

Tips

• Running your engine while refuelling may cause vapors to escape or even cause fuel to spill out of the tank. This would then shut off the fuel nozzle before the tank is full.
• Do not refuel your vehicle with the ignition turned on. The fuel gauge may otherwise not indicate the correct fuel level after refuelling.
• Diesel vehicles are equipped with a diesel misfueling protector. It allows the vehicle to be fueled only with a diesel fuel pump nozzle.

  A worn or damaged nozzle or a nozzle that is too small may not be able to open the diesel misfueling protector. If this is the case, try turning the nozzle before inserting it in the fuel filler neck, use a different fuel pump or see your authorized Audi dealer or authorized repair facility for assistance.

• The fuel filler flap of your vehicle is not locked when you lock the vehicle from the inside.

Unlocking the fuel filler flap by hand

You can open the fuel filler flap by hand if the power locking system should fail.

Fig. 192 Luggage compartment: Emergency opening of fuel filler flap

The emergency opening mechanism is located behind the right side trim panel in the luggage compartment.

• Open the right side trim panel.
• Loosen the strap from its bracket and pull on it > fig. 192. Now you can open the fuel filler flap as usual.

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