1-5. Refueling
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Fuel types
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E85 Fueling Stations (Flex-fuel engine)
E85 fueling stations and fuel pumps can be identified by the indication "E85
85% Ethanol". For more information about fueling stations, please refer to
the U.S. Department of Energy Web site.
http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/locator/stations/
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Refueling (Flex-fuel engine)
Observe the following precautions when switching fuels, in order to maintain
starting and driving performance.
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Do not change fuels when the fuel level is 1/4 or less.
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Always add at least 2.6 gal. (10 L) of fuel.
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After filling up with fuel, warm up the engine or drive the vehicle for at
least 5 minutes or 7 miles (11 km).
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Do not accelerate rapidly immediately after refueling.
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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
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