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▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 381
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 382
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 383
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 383
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 383
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 384
Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —
If Equipped .......................... 385
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 385
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 386
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 386
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ...... 387
▫ Starting ........................... 387 ▫
Cruising Range ...................... 387
▫ Replacement Parts ................... 387
▫ Maintenance ........................ 388
Adding Fuel ......................... 388
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ....... 390
Vehicle Loading ...................... 391
▫ Vehicle Certification Label .............. 391
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 392
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........ 392
▫ Overloading ........................ 392
▫ Loading ........................... 393
Trailer Towing ........................ 393
▫ Common Towing Definitions ............ 393
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CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Maintenance
If you operate the vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow the
maintenance schedule section of this manual.
CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
may affect driveability.
ADDING FUEL
1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in the
driver’s door map pocket).
2. Open the fuel filler door.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
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CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank
is being filled.
•Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator
Light” to turn on.
•A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel
filler door emergency release.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner
trim panel).
Access Cover
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