REFUELING THE VEHICLE
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left
side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure
the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
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.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regulations
and may cause the MIL to turn on.
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on the
ground while filling.
Fuel Filler Cap
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FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
E-85 General Information
The information in this section is unique for Flexible Fuel
vehicles only. These vehicles can be identified by a unique
fuel filler door label that statesEthanol (E-85) or Unleaded
Gasoline Only and/or a yellow fuel cap. Please refer to the
other sections of this manual for information on features
that are common between Flexible Fuel and Non-Flexible
Fuel powered vehicles.
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 smoking
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 greater than 87
(R+M)/2, or solely E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these fuels.
For best results, avoid fueling patterns alternating be-
tween 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 start-
ing and/or driveability problems during warm up.
394 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fluids And Lubricants...................... .398
Fog Lights ......................... .61, 63, 289
Fog Lights, Service ........................ .289
Fold-Flat Seats .............................32
Fold In Floor (Stow ‘n Go) Seating ...............35
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .329
Fuel ................................... .390
Adding .............................. .267
Additives ............................. .391
Clean Air ............................. .391
Economy Mode ......................... .247
Ethanol ........................... .391, 394
Flexible .............................. .394
Gasoline .............................. .390
Materials Added ........................ .391
Methanol ............................. .391
Octane Rating ....................... .390, 398
Specifications .......................... .398
Tank Capacity .......................... .397
Fueling ................................. .267
Fuses ............................... .290, 292
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................98
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .391
Gasoline, (Fuel) ........................... .390Gasoline, Reformulated
..................... .391
Gear Ranges ............................. .248
Gear Selector Override ...................... .328
General Information ........................ .456
Glass Cleaning ........................... .384
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................... .271
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................270
GVWR ................................. .268
Hands-Free Phone Uconnect ............................. .432
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .283
Hazard Warning Flashers .................... .286
Headlights ................................
61
Automatic ..............................62
Bulb Replacement ....................... .288
Cleaning .............................. .382
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........61, 62
Lights On Reminder .................... .61, 63
Passing ............................. .61, 62
Replacing ............................. .288
Switch .................................61
Time Delay .......................... .61, 63
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