Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 or
regular unleaded gasoline blended with a
maximum of 85% ethanol (E85).
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 142).
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.
Note: Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty. Do not use:
•
Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E100 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
Switching Between E85 and
Gasoline
We do not recommend repeatedly
alternating between E85 and gasoline. If
you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or
from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as
possible, at least half a tank. Drive your
vehicle immediately for a minimum of 5 mi
(8 km)
to allow it to adapt to the change
in ethanol concentration. If you use E85
exclusively, we recommend that you fill
the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
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FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE
Choosing the Right Fuel
Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See Towing (page 142).
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.
Note: Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty. Do not use:
•
Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
or E85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION
The fuel filler funnel is under the luggage
compartment floor covering.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Running out of fuel can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
• Add a minimum of
1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel
to restart the engine.
• You may need to switch the ignition
from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to
pump the fuel from the tank to the
engine. When restarting, cranking time
takes a few seconds longer than
normal.
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Front Passenger Sensing System............39
Fuel and Refueling.........................................97
Fuel Consumption.......................................103
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 104
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 104
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................99
Fuel Filter
.........................................................189
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................97 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................... 97
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline........98
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................99 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................... 99
Fuel Shutoff
.....................................................151
Fuses.................................................................163
Fuse Specification Chart...........................163 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........168
Power Distribution Box..................................... 163
G
Gauges...............................................................69 Fuel Gauge............................................................. 69
Information Display............................................. 69
Speedometer........................................................ 69
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 109
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
General Maintenance Information
.......306
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 308
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 307
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 306
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 306
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 306
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................159
Getting the Services You Need
...............156
Away From Home............................................... 156
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 120
Hazard Flashers
..............................................151
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 192Headlamp Exit Delay....................................62
Headrest
See: Head Restraints.......................................... 86
Head Restraints
..............................................86
Adjusting the Head Restraint........................... 87
Tilting Head Restraints ...................................... 87
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................85 Heated Exterior Mirror........................................ 85
Heated Rear Window......................................... 85
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 83
Hill Start Assist..............................................120 Switching the System On and Off.................121
Using Hill Start Assist......................................... 121
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................84
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather.............................................................. 85
General Hints......................................................... 84
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 84
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 84
Recommended Settings for Cooling............84
Recommended Settings for Heating...........84
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures................................................... 84
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
............................................................120
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............174
I
Ignition Switch.................................................92
In California (U.S. Only)
..............................157
Information Display Control.......................57
Information Displays.....................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Information Messages
..................................77
AdvanceTrac ™....................................................... 77
Alarm........................................................................\
. 77
AWD........................................................................\
.. 78
Battery and Charging System.......................... 78
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 79
Brake System......................................................... 79
Doors and Locks................................................... 79
Fuel........................................................................\
... 80
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