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Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. If fuel is splashed on
the skin, clothing or both, promptly
remove contaminated clothing and wash
skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact with
fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
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Be particularly careful if you are taking
"Antabuse" or other forms of disulfiram
for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing
gasoline vapors, or skin contact could
cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or
sickness may result. If fuel is splashed on
the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly
with soap and water. Consult a physician
immediately if you experience an adverse
reaction.
FUEL QUALITY
Note: We recommend that you use only high
quality fuel without additives or other engine
treatments.
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Fuel and Refueling
Choosing the Right Fuel
Note: Use of any fuel other than those
recommended may cause powertrain
damage, a loss of vehicle performance and
repairs may not be covered under warranty.
If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel vehicle,
then only use unleaded fuel or unleaded fuel
blended with a maximum of 15% ethanol. Do
not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel fuel, fuel
methanol, leaded fuel or any other fuel
because it could damage or impair the
emission control system.
The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel
or fuel additives with metallic compounds,
including manganese-based additives.
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Octane Recommendations
Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is recommended.
Some fuel stations offer fuels posted as
regular with an octane rating below 87,
particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with
octane levels below 87 are not
recommended. Premium fuel will provide
improved performance and is recommended
for severe duty use such as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it
knocks heavily while you are using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, see your
authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
vehicle components.
If you have run out of fuel:
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