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▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 411
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 412
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 413
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 413
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 413
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 414
Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —
If Equipped .......................... 415
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 415
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 416
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 416
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ...... 417
▫ Starting ........................... 417 ▫
Cruising Range ...................... 417
▫ Replacement Parts ................... 418
▫ Maintenance ........................ 418
Adding Fuel ......................... 418
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ....... 421
Vehicle Loading ...................... 421
▫ Vehicle Certification Label .............. 422
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 422
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........ 422
▫ Overloading ........................ 423
▫ Loading ........................... 423
Trailer Towing ........................ 424
▫ Common Towing Definitions ............ 424
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Replacement Parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patible parts.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Maintenance
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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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).3. Pull the release cable.
VEHICLE LOADING
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on
the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information
should be used for passenger and luggage loading as
indicated.
Access Cover
Release Cable
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