Additives; Fuels In Foreign Countries; Filling Your Tank - Suzuki reno 2006 Owner's Manual

Fuel:

Additives

To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the
United States are now required to contain
additives that will help prevent engine and
fuel system deposits from forming, allow-
ing your emission control system to work
properly. You should not have to add any-
thing to your fuel. However, some gaso-
lines contain only the minimum amount of
additive required to meet U.S. Environ-
mental Protection Agency regulations.
SUZUKI recommends that you buy gaso-
lines that are advertised to help keep fuel
injectors and intake valves clean. If your
vehicle experiences problems due to dirty
injectors or valves, try a different brand of
gasoline.
Gasoline containing oxygenates, such as
ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gas-
olines may be available in your area to
contribute to clean air. SUZUKI recom-
mends that you use these gasolines.
CAUTION
Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Don't
use fuel containing methanol. It can
corrode metal parts in your fuel sys-
tem and also damage the plastic and
rubber parts. That damage wouldn't
be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated
for low emissions may contain an octane-
enhancing additive called methylcyclopen-
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tadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT);
ask the attendant where you buy gasoline
whether the fuel contains MMT. SUZUKI
does not recommend the use of such gas-
olines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce
the life of spark plugs and the performance
of the emission control system may be
affected. The malfunction indicator lamp
may turn on. If this occurs, return to your
dealer for service.

Fuels in Foreign Countries

If you plan on driving in another country
outside the United States or Canada, the
proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use
leaded gasoline or any other fuel not rec-
ommended in the previous text on fuel.
Costly repairs caused by use of improper
fuel wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto
club, or contact a major oil company that
does business in the country where you'll
be driving.
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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

Filling Your Tank

WARNING
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel
fire can cause severe injuries. To
help avoid injuries to you and others,
read and follow all the instructions
on the pump island. Turn off your
engine when you are refueling. Don't
smoke if you're near fuel or are refu-
eling your vehicle. Keep sparks,
flames and smoking materials away
from fuel. Don't leave the fuel pump
unattended when refueling your vehi-
cle – this is against the law in some
places. Keep children away from the
fuel pump; never let children pump
fuel.
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