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ADDING FUEL
Fuel Tank Filler Cap (Fuel Cap)
The locking fuel cap is located behind the fuel
filler door, on the left side of the vehicle. If the fuel
cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement
cap has been designed for use with this vehicle.
NOTE:
The driver's side sliding door cannot be
opened while the fuel door is open. This fea-
ture operates only when the sliding door is
fully closed and the fuel door has not been
opened.
• Turn off engine.
• Insert the ignition key into the fuel cap and turn
the key to the right to unlock the fuel cap.
Rotate the fuel cap to the left to remove.
• To replace the cap, insert it into the filler neck
and tighten to the right until at least three clicks
are heard.
• Be sure to remove the key.
The fuel tank filler tube, on vehicles equipped with
a catalytic converter, has a restricting door about
50 mm inside the opening. If using a portable fuel
container, it should have a flexible nozzle long
enough to force open the restricting door.
NOTE:
Tighten the fuel cap until you hear a "clicking"
sound. This is an indication that the fuel cap is
properly tightened.
WARNING!
• Remove the fuel cap slowly to prevent fuel
spray from the filler neck which may cause
injury.
• The volatility of present gasolines may cause
a build up of pressure in the fuel tank that
may increase while you drive. This pressure
can result in a spray of gasoline and/or
vapors when you remove the cap from a hot
vehicle. Removing the cap slowly allows the
pressure to vent and prevents fuel spray.
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the fuel cap is re-
moved or the tank filled.
• Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine
is running.
WARNING!
A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle, or
on a truck bed. You could be burned. Always
place fuel containers on the ground while filling.
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