Question: I bought a new Jaguar yesterday and will need to put gas in the tank soon but I can’t get the fuel door open—there’s no button or latch anywhere. How do you open the gas tank on a Jaguar?
Answer: Generally, you can open the fuel filler flap in most modern Jaguars by following these steps:
- Press and release the back of the fuel filler flap.
- Pull the flap open. A label inside will show the correct fuel type for your vehicle.
- Twist the cap counter-clockwise (to the left) to open it.
These instructions are valid for these models:
- 2019 XJ
- 2021 F-Type
- 2024 E-Pace
- 2023 F-Pace
- 2019 XE
- 2023 XF
A key difference is where you would store the gas filler cap. This varies between models—for example, on the 2021 F-Type, you’d store the cap on the lip provided on the top of the hinge arm. On the 2024 F-Pace, however, you’d use a securing clip on the flap to store the gas cap.
What if my fuel filler flap won’t unlatch?
On some models, like the 2024 E-Pace, F-Pace, 2023 XF and 2019 XE you can manually release the fuel filler flap if it does not automatically unlatch. Here’s how to do it:
- Use both hands to gently pull on the top and bottom of the flap. You may need to partially pry it open to get it loose.
- Once the flap is off, you’ll notice part of the tappet inside the flap mechanism and the other part still in the push-push mechanism on the vehicle.
To reattach the flap and reconnect the tappets:
- Remove the larger tappet from the push-push mechanism on the vehicle.
- On the flap, pull back the sealing sleeve to reveal the smaller tappet.
- Push the larger tappet into the smaller one to restore the push-push functionality.
Jaguar model and fuel specs
Once you have your fuel door open, it’s important to know what type of fuel to put in the tank and how much you’ll need. Here are the specs for the models discussed previously:
| Model / Engine | Fuel Economy | Fuel Capacity/type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 E-Pace 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S9), Turbo | 23 MPG (combined/city/highway: 23/20/26) | 17.7 gallons, premium gasoline |
| 2024 F-Pace 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), Turbo | 24 MPG (combined/city/highway: 24/22/27) | 21.9 gallons, premium gasoline |
| 2024 XF P250 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), Turbo | 26 MPG (combined/city/highway: 26/23/30) | 19.5 gallons, premium gasoline |
| 2019 XJ 3.0 L, 6 cyl, Automatic (S8), Supercharger | 21 MPG (combined/city/highway: 21/18/27) | 21.1 gallons, premium gasoline |
| 2019 XF 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), Turbo | 28 MPG (combined/city/highway: 28/25/34) | 19.5 gallons, premium gasoline |
| 2019 XE 2.0 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (S8), Turbo | 28 MPG (combined/city/highway: 28/25/34) | 16.6 gallons, premium gasoline |
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