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▫Materials Added To Fuel ................483
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................484
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............485
ADDING FUEL ....................... .486
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........488
VEHICLE LOADING ....................489
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............489
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......490▫
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .........490
▫ Overloading ........................ .490
▫ Loading ........................... .491
TRAILER TOWING .....................491
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................491
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ADDING FUEL
1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located in thedriver’s door map pocket).
2. Open the fuel filler door. NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the
fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the
fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel
door using the inside release button. Do not pry on the
door.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
Fuel Filler Door
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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 fuel is pumped into a portable
container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be
burned. Always place fuel 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 located in the trunk. Follow the steps below to open the fuel door in case of an
emergency:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner
trim panel).
Access Cover
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