2021 Polestar 1 Refueling
Fuel tank volume
| Liter (approx) | 60 |
| US gallons (approx) | 15.9 |
Opening/closing the fuel filler door
An arrow next to the fuel pump symbol in the instrument panel indicates the side of the vehicle on which the fuel filler door is located.
- Press the button on the dashboard.
> Pressure equalization in the fuel tank causes a slight delay before the fuel filler door opens. The message Preparing for refuel Fuel lid will be unlocked when ready will appear in the instrument panel. When the system is ready, the message Fuel tank Ready for refueling will be shown. If the gasoline engine is activated when the button is pressed, it will usually be deactivated and the vehicle will switch to electric propulsion.
Refueling must be done within approximately 15 minutes of opening the fuel filler door. After this time, the valve opened by pushing the button for opening the fuel filler door will close and it will no longer be possible to refuel without the pump’s nozzle switching off.
If the valve is closed before refueling is complete – press the button again and wait until the driver display shows the message Fuel tankReady for refueling.
- After refueling, press the fuel filler door lightly to close it.
Refueling
Refueling the vehicle at a service station
It is important to insert the pump’s nozzle past both of the two flaps in the fuel filler pipe before beginning fueling.
Instructions for fueling:
- Turn off the engine and open the fuel filler door.
Refueling must be done within approximately 15 minutes of opening the fuel filler door. After this time, the valve opened by pushing the button for opening the fuel filler door will close and it will no longer be possible to refuel without the pump’s nozzle switching off.
If the valve is closed before refueling is complete – press the button again and wait until the driver display shows the message Fuel tankReady for refueling.
- Select a fuel approved for use in the vehicle. For more information on approved fuels, see the section on “Fuel”.
- Insert the pump’s nozzle into the fuel filler pipe’s opening. There are two flaps just inside the fuel filler pipe and the pump’s nozzle must push both of these flaps open before fuel can be added.
- Avoid overfilling the tank. Do not press the handle on the filler nozzle again after it has initially stopped pumping.
> The fuel tank is now filled.
An over-full tank may overflow in hot weather.
Avoid spilling gasoline during refueling. In addition to causing damage to the environment, gasoline-containing alcohol can cause damage to painted surfaces, which may not be covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refueling from a fuel container
When refueling from a fuel container, use the funnel stowed in the side storage compartment in the trunk.
- Open the fuel filler door.
- Insert the funnel into the fuel filler pipe’s opening. There are two flaps just inside the fuel filler pipe and the tube section of the funnel must push both of these flaps open before fuel can be added.
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Service stations
While you are stopped to refuel, it can be a good idea to perform a quick inspection of the vehicle, such as checking tire pressure, lights, wiper blades, filling washer fluid, etc.