Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pushing
the fuel filler door opener button.
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Push the fuel filler door opener
button.
3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to
fully open.
4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),
turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pressure
inside the tank equalizes.
5. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
✽ NOTICE
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” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
- Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
- Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
- Before touching the fuel nozzle,
you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe distance
away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
- When using an approved
portable fuel container, be
sure to place the container on
the ground prior to refueling.
Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite
fuel vapors causing a fire.
Once refueling has begun,
contact between your bare
hand and the vehicle should
be maintained until the filling
is complete.
- Use only approved portable
plastic fuel containers designed
to carry and store gasoline.
- When refueling, always move
the shift lever to the P (Park)
position, set the parking
brake, and press the Engine
Start/Stop button to the OFF
position. Sparks produced by
electrical components related
to the engine can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.
- Do not use matches or a
lighter and do not smoke or
leave a lit cigarette in your
vehicle while at a gas station,
especially during refueling.
- Do not over-fill or top-off your
vehicle tank, which can cause
gasoline spillage.
- If a fire breaks out during refueling,
leave the vicinity of the
vehicle, and immediately contact
the manager of the gas
station and then contact the
local fire department. Follow
any safety instructions they
provide.
- If pressurized fuel sprays out,
it can cover your clothes or
skin and thus subject you to
the risk of fire and burns.
Always remove the fuel cap
carefully 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.
- Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to prevent
fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
✽ NOTICE
- Make sure to refuel your
vehicle according to the "Fuel
Requirements" suggested in the
Introduction chapter.
- Do not spill fuel on the exterior
surfaces of the vehicle. Any type of
fuel spilled on painted surfaces
may damage the paint.
Emergency fuel filler door release
If the fuel filler door does not open
using the remote fuel filler door
release button, you can open it manually.
Pull the handle of the release
located on the left side of the luggage
compartment outward slightly.
Other information:
Replacement
•
When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
•
Take care not to scratch the body surface.
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