Ethanol Fuel (E85)
E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
tank. Do not use E85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E85
fuel, or any mixture of these two fuels.For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
ing between E85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
mended.
When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling
•you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at
least 5 miles (8 km)
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E85 fuel, you may experience
hard starting and rough idle following start up even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
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STARTING AND OPERATING 301
Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transaxle ................. 369,370
Brake ............................ 366,394
Cooling System ....................... 361
Engine Oil ........................... 348
Power Steering ..................... 253,394
Fluids ................................ 393
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 393
Fog Light Service ........................ 385
Fog Lights ....................... 109,153,385
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 102,103
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 333
Fuel ................................. 294
Adding ............................. 303
Additives ............................ 297
Clean Air ............................ 295
Ethanol ............................. 295
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 145,303
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 145 Gasoline
............................ 294
Gauge .............................. 145
Light ............................... 146
Materials Added ....................... 297
Methanol ............................ 295
Octane Rating ...................... 294,393
Requirements ...................... 294,392
Tank Capacity ........................ 392
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 304
Fueling ............................... 303
Fuses ................................ 377
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 120
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............303,305,344
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 295
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 294
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 295
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