
Certain conditions, such as poor fuel
quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL
after engine start. The vehicle should be
serviced if the light stays on through
several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive
normally and will not require towing.CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the MIL on
could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect
fuel economy and drivability. If the
MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service
is required.WARNING!A malfunctioning catalytic con-
verter, as referenced above, can
reach higher temperatures than in
normal operating conditions. This
can cause a fire if you drive slowly or
park over flammable substances
such as dry plants, wood, cardboard,
etc. This could result in death or
serious injury to the driver, occu-
pants or others.
10. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
11. Fuel Door ReminderThe arrow in this symbol is
a reminder that the Fuel
Filler Door is located on the
left side of the vehicle.
12. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in
the fuel tank when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN position.
13. Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for
four to eight seconds as a
bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned to ON/
RUN. If the light is either not on during
starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected at
an authorized dealer as soon as pos-
sible. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Things To Know Before Starting
Your Vehicle” for further information.
14. Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various
brake functions, including
brake fluid level and park-
ing brake application. If the
brake light turns on it may indicate
that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that
there is a problem with the anti-lock
brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the park-
ing brake has been disengaged, and
the fluid level is at the full mark on
the master cylinder reservoir, it indi-
cates a possible brake hydraulic sys-
tem malfunction or that a problem
with the Brake Booster has been de-
tected by the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) system. In this case, the light
will remain on until the condition has
been corrected. If the problem is re-
lated to the brake booster, the ABS
pump will run when applying the
brake and a brake pedal pulsation
may be felt during each stop.
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CAUTION!
Do not use gasolines containing
Methanol or E-85 Ethanol. Use of
these blends may result in starting
and driveability problems and may
damage critical fuel system compo-
nents.
Ethanol
The manufacturer recommends that
your vehicle be operated on fuel con-
taining no more than 10% Ethanol.
Purchasing your fuel from a reputable
supplier may reduce the risk of ex-
ceeding this 10% limit and/or of re-
ceiving fuel with abnormal properties.
It should also be noted that an in-
crease in fuel consumption should
be expected when using Ethanol-
blended fuels, due to the lower energy
content of Ethanol.
Problems that result from using
Methanol/gasoline or E-85 Ethanol
blends are not the responsibility of the
manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxy-
genate made from Methanol, it does
not have the negative effects of
Methanol.
CAUTION!
Use of fuel with Ethanol content
higher than 10% may result in en-
gine malfunction, starting and op-
erating difficulties, and materials
degradation. These adverse effects
could result in permanent damage
to your vehicle.
Clean Air Gasoline
Many gasolines are now being
blended that contribute to cleaner air,
especially in those areas where air
pollution levels are high. These new
blends provide a cleaner burning fuel
and some are referred to as “reformu-
lated gasoline.”
The manufacturer supports these ef-
forts toward cleaner air. You can help
by using these blends as they become
available.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing me-
tallic additive that is blended into
some gasoline to increase octane.
Gasoline blended with MMT provides
no performance advantage beyond gasoline of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasoline blended with
MMT reduces spark plug life and re-
duces emission system performance in
some vehicles. The manufacturer rec-
ommends that gasoline without MMT
be used in your vehicle. The MMT
content of gasoline may not be indi-
cated on the gasoline pump; therefore,
you should ask your gasoline retailer
whether or not his/her gasoline con-
tains MMT.
Materials Added To Fuel
Besides using unleaded gasoline with
the proper octane rating, gasolines
that contain detergents, corrosion and
stability additives are recommended.
Using gasolines that have these addi-
tives will help improve fuel economy,
reduce emissions, and maintain ve-
hicle performance.
Indiscriminate use of fuel system
cleaning agents should be avoided.
Many of these materials intended for
gum and varnish removal may con-
tain active solvents or similar ingredi-
ents. These can harm fuel system gas-
ket and diaphragm materials.
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ADDING FUEL
1. Press the fuel filler door release
switch (located in the driver's door
map pocket).
2. Open the fuel filler door.
3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flap-
per door inside the pipe seals the sys-
tem.4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the
filler pipe – the nozzle opens and
holds the flapper door while refueling.
NOTE: Only the correct size
nozzle opens the latches allowing
the flapper door to open.
5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when
the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the
fuel tank is full.
6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close
the fuel door.
NOTE: A funnel is provided (lo-
cated 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 overfill-
ing, do not “top off” the fuel tank
after filling.WARNING!
Never have any smoking materi-
als 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 “Mal-
function 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 Filler Door Release Switch
Fuel Filler Door
Fuel Funnel
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
10 —5 Amp Tan Security
11 —20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 —10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
13 —— Spare
14 —25 Amp Natural Anti-Lock Brakes
15 —— Spare
16 —— Spare
18 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan #2
19 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink — Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers
22 50 Amp Red — Glow Plug Module — Diesel Only
23 30 Amp Pink — Fuel Pump Feed/Diesel Fuel Heater — Diesel Only
24 50 Amp Red — Cabin Heater #3 — Diesel Only
28 —25 Amp Natural Fuel Pump
29 —15 Amp Blue Transmission/Shifter (TCM Module)
30 —— Spare
31 —25 Amp Natural Engine Module (PCM)
32 —— Spare
33 —— Spare
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
6 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1
7 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2
8 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump
9 30 Amp Pink — Power Locks
10 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door
11 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door
12 —20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet #1
15 40 Amp Green — HVAC Blower
16 30 Amp Pink — Power Inverter — 250 Watt
17 —— Spare
18 —— Spare
19 30 Amp Pink — Electric Brake
20 30 Amp Pink — Driver Pretensioner
21 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Pretensioner
22 —20 Amp Yellow Trailer Park Lamp
23 —10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port
24 —15 Amp Blue Radio Screen
25 —10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
26 —25 Amp Natural Cygnus TCM
27 —25 Amp Natural Amplifier #1
31 —25 Amp Natural Power Seats
32 —15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster/Steering Wheel Lock
33 —15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/Wireless Module
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