Features of your vehicle
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Fuel filler door
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),
turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres
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sure inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler
door.
Before refueling, be sure to check
what type of fuel is used for your
vehicle.
If you put diesel fuel into a gasoline-
powered vehicle, it may affect the
fuel system and cause serious dam
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age to the vehicle.
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the door to
break the ice and release the door.
Do not pry on the door. If necessary,
spray around the door with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow
the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it "Clicks".
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
Refueling
Always remove the fuel cap care
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fully and slowly. If the cap is venting
fuel or if you hear a hissing sound,
wait until the condition stops before
completely removing the cap.
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and sub
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ject you to the risk of fire and burns.
When refueling on unlevel ground,
the fuel gauge may not point to the
F position. It is not a malfunction. If
you move your vehicle to a level
ground, the fuel gauge will move to
the full position.
Tighten the cap until it clicks one
time, otherwise, the engine warn
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ing indicator light will illuminate.
Always tighten your fuel cap before
you leave the fuel station. Failure to
securely install your fuel cap can
lead to fuel spillage in an accident
and increase fire risk.
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