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Fuel supply
and filling your fuel tank
The label on the inside of the fuel filler flap tells you the correct fuel
for your vehicle. For more information about fuel specifications, see
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page 188.
Your vehicle fuel tank has an on -board refueling vapor recovery
system. This feature helps to prevent fuel vapors from escaping
from the tank and polluting the environment while you refuel your
vehicle. In order to fill the tank properly while protecting the envi-
ronment. please follow this refueling procedure carefully.
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WARNING
Under normal operating conditions, never carry additional fuel
containers in your car. Gas canisters and other containers used to
transport fuel can be dangerous. Such containers, full or empty,
may leak and could cause a fire in a collision. If you must transport
fuel to use for your lawn mower, snow blower, etc., be very careful
and always observe local and state laws regarding the use, trans-
portation and storage of such fuel containers. Make certain the
container meets industry standards (ANSI/ASTM F852 - 861.
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Note
Never drive your vehicle until the fuel tank is completely dry. The
irregular supply of fuel can cause misfiring. Gasoline could enter
into the exhaust system and damage the catalytic converter. •
Refueling
Fig. 113 Driver's door:
Unlocking fuel filler
flap
Fig. 114 Fuel cap
hooked on the opened
fuel filler flap
When adding fuel, the ignition and any cellular phones in
the vehicle must be switched off.
Taking
the fuel cap off
- To open the fuel filler flap, press the button=:> fig. 113.
Unscrew fuel filler cap counter-clockwise
and hang it on
the fuel filler flap=> fig. 114.
Refueling
procedure
- Insert the fuel nozzle from the gasoline pump into the
fuel filler neck as far as it will go.
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