6. Slightly raise the fuel pump nozzle and
then slowly remove it.
7. Fully close the fuel tank filler door.
Note: To close the fuel filler door, press the
center rear edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.
You must complete the refueling process
within 20 minutes. If 20 minutes elapses,
you must press the button on the driver door
again. Fuel pump nozzle automatic shut off
may occur if you do not press the button on
the driver door.
System Warnings
If the fuel filler door fails to open, an
information message appears in the
information display. Description and Action
Message
A warning message appears
in the information display
when the fuel system fails to
depressurize or the fuel filler
door fails to open. You may
have to use the fuel filler door
manual override lever.
Refuel Error
See Manual
If the information message appears, do the
following:
1. Check the fuel filler door for anything that
may be obstructing its movement, for
example ice or snow.
2. Remove any obstruction from the fuel filler door.
3. Press the button on the driver door to open the fuel filler door.
4. If the fuel filler door fails to open and the
information message remains in the
information display, use the fuel filler
door manual override lever. Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever
The manual override lever is in the luggage
compartment on the left-hand side.
Note:
The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever do
the following:
1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Pull the manual override lever.
3. Switch the ignition off.
4. Complete the refueling process within
20 minutes.
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