CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a
yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% ethanol and 15%
unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit or products that can cause spark in or
near the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube
cap (gas cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a
cleaning agent and never use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with any octane rating, or solely E-85
fuel, or any mixture of these fuels.
For best results, avoid fueling patterns alternating
between E-85 and unleaded gasoline.
When switching fuel types:
•Add 5 gallons (19 liters) or more when refueling.
• Drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at
least 5 miles (8 km).
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or driveability problems during warm up.
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NOTE:The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened
while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
fuel door.
CAUTION!
• Damage to the fuel system or emissions control
system could result from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap. A poorly fitting cap could let
impurities into the fuel system and may cause the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on,
due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
• 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 gas cap is removed or the tank is
being filled.
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Fuel Filler Cap
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Ethanol.......................... .537, 540
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................543
Gasoline ............................. .536
Light ............................... .328
Materials Added ....................... .538
Methanol ............................ .537
Octane Rating ..................... .536, 661
Requirements ...................... .536, 660
Saver Mode .......................... .346
Tank Capacity ......................... .660
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .540
Fueling ............................... .543
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .346
Fuel Saver ............................. .346
Fuses ............................. .646, 647
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........254, 261
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .............543, 545, 615
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .536Gasoline (Fuel)
.......................... .536
Conserving ........................... .346
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................536
Gear Ranges ............................ .473
Gear Select Lever Override ..................606
General Information ....................177, 440
Glass Cleaning .......................... .644
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................547, 549
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............546, 549
GVWR ................................ .546
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .482
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................567
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... .657
Cleaning ............................ .644
Lights On Reminder .....................224
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