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3. Pushing the button will initiate a sequence of events
to depressurize the fuel system. A message will dis-
play in the cluster when the vehicle is ready to be
fueled.
Instrument Cluster Message
NOTE:
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After pushing the release button you will have
20 minutes to fuel the vehicle; beyond 20 min-
utes you will need to push the release button
again.
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The fuel door should take 15 seconds to open
under normal conditions. It may take longer to
open in some situations, such as high ambient
temperatures.
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If you hear a hissing sound when the fuel cap is
removed, wait to begin fueling the vehicle until
after the hissing sound stops.
4. The fuel door pops away from the vehicle when it
has been released. To finish opening the fuel door,
manually rotate it away from the vehicle.
NOTE:
○
If the service station fuel pump repeatedly clicks
off (stops delivering fuel) before the fuel tank
has been filled, push the fuel door release but-
ton again.
○
If pushing the fuel door release button a second
time does not correct the problem, try using a
different fuel pump. If premature fuel pump shut-
off continues to be a problem, take the vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
○
If the fuel door does not re-latch upon closure,
push the fuel door release button again to reset
the latch. If pushing the fuel door release button
a second time does not correct the problem, take
the vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
Fuel Filler Door
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the
fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the
fuel door using the inside release button. Do not pry
on the door.
5. Remove the fuel filler cap.
6. Insert the nozzle and fill the vehicle with fuel; when
the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off the fuel tank is
full.
7. Wait five seconds before removing the fuel nozzle to
allow excess fuel to drain from nozzle.
8. Remove the fuel nozzle, replace the fuel filler cap by
turning until you hear one click, and then close the
fuel door.
NOTE:
○
Tighten the fuel filler cap about a quarter turn
until you hear one click. This is an indication that
the cap is properly tightened.
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After the click, pull on the cap at the handle to
verify it is secure and fastened.
○
If it is loose, and not secured to the filler tube,
reinstall and tighten again about a quarter turn
until you hear the click.
○
Verify the cap tether is not pinched between the
cap and filler tube.
○
If the fuel filler cap is not tightened properly, the
yellow Loose Fuel Filler Cap Warning Light and
the "Check Fuel Cap" message will appear in the
instrument cluster.
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Be sure the cap is tightened every time the
vehicle is refueled.
WARNING!
•
Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is
being filled.
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