Maintenance - Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 2.0L EcoBlue, Diesel

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Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap - 2.0L EcoBlue, Diesel

WARNING: Do not dispose of fuel in the household refuse or the public sewage system. Use an authorized waste disposal facility.

You should drain water from the fuel filter water trap whenever the warning light illuminates or a message appears in the information display.

This occurs when approximately 7 fl oz (200 ml) of water accumulates in the fuel filter water trap. If you ignore the warning lamp, water may pass through to the system and may cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Draining the Fuel Filter Water Trap

Attach a tube to the drain plug and place the end of the tube into a suitable container.

Turn the drain plug counterclockwise until it stops.Do not use any tools to loosen the drain plug.Drain the fuel filter water trap into an appropriate container.Do not re-use the fuel drained from the fuel filter water trap.

Tighten the drain plug, turn it clockwise until it stops and you feel a strong resistance.Do not use any tools to tighten the drain plug.

Switch the ignition on for 30 seconds and then switch the ignition off.Repeat this operation six times in a row to purge any trapped air from the fuel system.

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