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5. Fully close the fuel tank filler door.

REFUELING

6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place it

back in your vehicle or correctly dispose

of it.

Note: Extra funnels can be purchased from

an authorized dealer if you choose to

dispose of the funnel.

WARNINGS

When refueling always shut the

engine off and never allow sparks or

open flames near the fuel tank filler

valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone

while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely

hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid

inhaling excess fumes.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

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.

WARNING

Do not park or idle your vehicle over

dry leaves, dry grass or other

combustible materials. The exhaust

will radiate a considerable amount of heat

during use, and after you have switched

the engine off. This is a potential fire

hazard.

Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle

from its fully inserted position when

refueling.

Do not overfill the fuel tank. The

pressure in an overfilled tank may

cause leakage and lead to fuel spray

and fire.

Stop refueling when the fuel pump

nozzle automatically shuts off for the

first time. Failure to follow this will

fill the expansion space in the fuel tank and

could lead to fuel overflowing.

Wait at least 10 seconds before

removing the fuel pump nozzle to

allow any residual fuel to drain into

the fuel tank.

Do not try to pry open or push open

the capless fuel system with foreign

objects. This could damage the fuel

system and its seal and cause injury to you

or others.

Driving with a Catalytic Converter

WARNINGS

Avoid running out of fuel.

Do not crank the engine for long

periods.

Do not run the engine when a spark

plug lead is disconnected.

Do not push-start or tow-start your

vehicle. Use booster cables. See

Jump Starting the Vehicle (page

191).

Do not switch the ignition off when

driving.

Note: Your vehicle does not have a fuel filler

cap.

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Left-hand side. To open the fuel

filler door, press the center rear

edge of the fuel filler door and

then release.

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Note: When you insert the correct size fuel

pump nozzle a spring loaded inhibitor will

open.

2. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch on the nozzle A. Keep it

resting on the cover of the fuel tank

filler pipe opening.

Right-hand side. To open the

fuel filler door, press the center

rear edge of the fuel filler door

and then release.

Left-hand side. Pull the rear of

the fuel tank filler door to open

it.

Right-hand side. Pull the rear of

the fuel tank filler door to open

it.

1. Fully open the fuel tank filler door until

it engages.

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3. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position

B when refueling. Holding the fuel

nozzle in position A can affect the flow

of fuel and shut off the fuel nozzle

before the fuel tank is full.

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5. Insert a fuel pump nozzle or the fuel

filler funnel provided with your vehicle

in to the fuel tank filler pipe opening.

This action should dislodge any debris

that may be preventing the fuel filler

inlet from fully closing.

Note: If this action corrects the problem

the message may not reset immediately. If

the message remains and the service engine

soon warning lamp appears in the

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4. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

information display, have your vehicle

checked as soon as possible.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

The advertised capacity is the maximum

amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel

tank after running out of fuel. Included in

the advertised capacity is an empty

reserve. The empty reserve is an

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unspecified amount of fuel that remains

in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge

indicates empty.

5. Slightly raise the fuel pump nozzle and

then slowly remove it.

Note: The amount of fuel in the empty

reserve varies and should not be relied upon

to increase driving range.

6. Fully close the fuel tank filler door.

Note: Do not attempt to start the engine

if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect

fuel. Incorrect fuel use can cause damage

not covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have

your vehicle checked immediately.

Filling the Fuel Tank

For consistent results when refueling:

•

Turn the ignition off before fueling; an

inaccurate reading results if the engine

is left running.

Use the same fill rate

(low-medium-high) each time the tank

is filled.

System Warnings(If Equipped)

If the fuel filler inlet does not fully close a

warning message appears in the

information display.

1. Stop your vehicle as soon as safely

possible and shift the transmission into

park (P) or neutral (N).

Allow no more than one automatic

shut-off when refueling.

2. Apply the parking brake and switch the

Results are most accurate when the filling

method is consistent.

ignition off.

3. Fully open the fuel tank filler door until

it engages.

4. Check the fuel filler inlet and the area

around it for any items or debris that

may be obstructing its movement.

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