Fuel and Refueling
1. Put the vehicle in park (P) or neutral
WARNINGS
on vehicles with manual transmission,
apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
Read and follow all the instructions
on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling.
2. Open the fuel filler door.
3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully
into the fuel system, and leave the
nozzle fully inserted until you are done
pumping. Hold handle higher during
insertion for easier access.
Do not smoke if you are near fuel or
refueling your vehicle.
Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from fuel.
4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly
remove the fuel filler nozzle—allow
about five to ten seconds after
Stay outside your vehicle and do not
leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle. This is
against the law in some places.
pumping fuel before removing the fuel
filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel
to drain back into the fuel tank and not
spill onto the vehicle.
Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.
Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if
overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the
tank to the point that the fuel is able to
bypass the fuel filler nozzle. The overfilled
fuel may run down the drain located below
and in front of the fuel filler door.
Do not use personal electronic
devices while refueling.
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling
an ungrounded fuel container:
If the fuel fill inlet was not properly closed,
a service engine warning lamp may appear
on the instrument cluster.
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Place approved fuel container on the
ground.
Do not fill a fuel container while it is in
the vehicle (including the cargo area).
At the next opportunity, do the following:
1. Put the vehicle in park (P) or neutral
on vehicles with manual transmission,
apply the parking brake and switch the
ignition off.
Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.
Do not use a device that would hold
the fuel pump handle in the fill position.
2. Open the fuel filler door and remove
any visible debris from the fuel fill
opening.
Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System
3. Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the
fuel fill funnel provided with the vehicle
several times to allow the inlet to close
properly. This will dislodge any debris
preventing the inlet from sealing.
WARNING
The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler door, do not refuel
until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious
personal injury.
When fueling your vehicle:
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