Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 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 filling
the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and
never use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two. For best results, a refueling pattern that
alternates between E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be
avoided.When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
than 1/4 full
•you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when
refueling
•you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for
a period of at least 5 minutes
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
•When the ambient temperature is above 90° F (32° C),
you may experience hard starting and rough idle
following start up even if the above recommendations
are followed.
416 STARTING AND OPERATING
NOTE:A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the
spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for
emergency refueling with a gas can.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.Fuel Funnel
420 STARTING AND OPERATING
Gasoline........................... 410
Gauge ............................ 280
Light ............................. 289
Materials Added ..................... 413
Methanol .......................... 411
Octane Rating ....................... 511
Saver Mode ........................ 294
Specifications ....................... 511
Tank Capacity ....................... 510
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 294
Fuel Saver ............................. 294
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 415
Fuses ................................ 496
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 247
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 410
Conserving ......................... 294
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 411
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 411 Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................. 283
Fuel .............................. 280
Speedometer ........................ 280
Tachometer ......................... 275
Gear Ranges ........................... 356
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 453
General Information .........17,24,131,163,230,410
General Maintenance ..................... 466
Glass Cleaning .......................... 495
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............422,425
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............422,424
GVWR ............................... 422
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 362
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 438
Head Restraints ......................... 178
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