•Never pour fuel into the throttle body to
attempt to start your vehicle.
•Do not fill a portable fuel container in
the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity
can cause an explosion of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or
trailer. To reduce the risk of serious in-
jury or death when filling portable fuel
containers:
–Always place the container on the
ground when filling.
–Do not use electronic devices when
filling.
–Keep the pump nozzle in contact with
the container while you are filling it.
–Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
•Do not use E-15 or E-85 fuel in your
vehicle. For additional information, re-
fer to "Fuel Recommendation" in the
"Technical and consumer information"
section of this manual.
•If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it
away with water to avoid paint damage.
WARNING
•Do not adjust the steering wheel while
driving. You could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident.
•Do not adjust the steering wheel any
closer to you than is necessary for
proper steering operation and comfort.
The driver’s air bag inflates with great
force. If you are unrestrained, leaning
forward, sitting sideways or out of po-
sition in any way, you are at greater risk
of injury or death in a crash. You may
also receive serious or fatal injuries from
the air bag if you are up against it when
it inflates. Always sit back against the
seatback and as far away as practical
from the steering wheel. Always use the
seat belts.Release the lock lever
1as illustrated and
adjust the steering wheel to the desired posi-
tion (up or down
2, forwards or backwards
3). Firmly push the lock lever back into posi-
tion to lock the steering wheel in place.
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