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uuRefueling uHow to Refuel
Driving
How to Refuel
Your fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel  filler cap. You can insert the filler nozzle 
directly into the filler neck. The tank seal s itself again when you pull out the filler 
nozzle.
1.Stop your vehicle with the service station 
pump on the left side of the vehicle in the 
rear.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Unlock the driver’s door using the master 
door lock switch.
u The fuel fill door on the outer side of the 
vehicle will unlock.
2 Locking/Unlocking the Doors from 
the Inside  P. 146
4.Press the area indicated by the arrow to 
release the fuel fill door. You will hear a 
click.
1How to Refuel
The fuel filler opening is designed to accept only 
service station filler nozzles for refueling. Use of 
smaller diamet er tubes (e.g., those used to siphon 
fuel for other uses) or  other non-service station 
devices can damage the area  in and around the filler 
opening.
Use the lock tab or the ma ster door lock switch to 
unlock the fuel fill door.
The vehicle doors and fuel  fill door automatically 
relock if the remote unlock  function is used. This can 
be deactivated by briefl y opening then closing the 
driver’s door.
The fuel fill door and its  latching mechanism can be 
permanently damaged if the fuel fill door is forced 
closed when the driver’s door is locked.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. 
You can be burned or seriously injured 
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and  keep heat, sparks, 
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Press
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Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel 
container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.1.Turn off the engine.
2. Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to 
make it pop up slightly.
u The fuel fill door opens.
3. Take the funnel out of the tool case in the 
trunk.
2 Types of Tools  P. 572
4.Place the end of the funnel on the lower 
part of filler opening, then insert it slowly 
and fully.
u Make sure that the end of the funnel 
goes down along with the filler pipe.
5. Fill the tank with fuel  from the portable fuel 
container.
u Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
6. Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
u Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before 
storing it.
7. Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
1Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE
Do not insert the nozzle of  a portable fuel container 
or any funnel other than the one provided with your 
vehicle. Doing so can damage the fuel system.
Do not try to pry open or push open the sealed fuel 
tank with foreign objects.  This can damage the fuel 
system and its seal.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is 
gasoline before you refuel.
3WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured 
when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and  keep heat, sparks, 
and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
Funnel
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