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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not use fuels with an octane rating lower than 91 RON, as severe engine Avoid exposing the fuel gases to any damage may occur. potential sources of ignition, as the resulting fire and explosion may cause Note: Occasional, light, engine knock, serious injuries and/or death. experienced while accelerating or climbing hills, is acceptable. Switch off the engine when refuelling, as it is both a source of extreme If a heavy persistent engine knock is detected, temperatures and electrical sparks. even when using fuel to the recommended octane rating, or if you hear engine knock while Switch off any personal electronic holding a steady speed on level roads, consult devices such as mobile phones, or your Dealer/Authorised Repairer to have the music players. problem corrected. Failure to do so is misuse of the vehicle, for which Jaguar is not PETROL ENGINED VEHICLES responsible. If in doubt, seek advice from a Do not use leaded fuels, lead substitutes Dealer/Authorised Repairer in the territory or fuel additives. concerned. Fuel system cleaning agents should not Super Green Plus 98 RON unleaded fuel (where be used, unless approved by Jaguar. available) may be used as an alternative to the standard 95 RON unleaded fuel. OCTANE RATING 2.0L petrol engine: Your vehicle requires the ETHANOL use of premium unleaded fuel with a minimum This vehicle is not suitable for use with octane rating of 95 RON to achieve optimum fuels containing more than 10% ethanol. performance, fuel economy and driveability. If Do not use E85 fuels (85% ethanol premium unleaded fuel is not available, you may content). The equipment necessary for use unleaded fuel with a lower octane rating, the use of fuels containing more than down to a minimum of 91 RON, but this may 10% ethanol is not fitted to this vehicle. reduce engine performance, increase fuel If E85 fuels are used, serious engine and consumption, cause audible engine 'knock' (a fuel system damage will occur. metallic rapping noise from the engine), and other driveability problems. Fuels containing up to 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) may be used. Make sure that the fuel 3.0L and 5.0L petrol engines: Jaguar has octane ratings no lower than those recommends the use of premium unleaded fuel recommended for unleaded fuel. Most drivers with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON to will not notice any operating difference with fuel achieve optimum performance, fuel economy containing ethanol. If a difference is detected, and driveability. If premium unleaded fuel is not the use of conventional unleaded fuel should available, you may use unleaded fuel with a be resumed. lower octane rating, down to a minimum of 91 RON, but this may reduce engine performance, Brazil only increase fuel consumption, cause audible engine This vehicle is not suitable for use with 'knock' (a metallic rapping noise from the fuels containing more than 25% ethanol. engine), and other driveability problems.

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