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NOTE:In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel
door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door
using the inside release button. Do not pry on the door.
3. There is no fuel filler cap. Two flapper doors inside the pipe seals the system.
4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, the nozzle opens and holds the flapper doors while refueling. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel, when the fuel nozzle “clicks”
or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
6. Wait five seconds before removing the fuel nozzle to allow fuel to drain from nozzle.
7. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors.
A funnel is provided to open the flapper doors to allow
emergency refueling with a gas can.
1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage area.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle.
3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper doors open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
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NOTE:If the fuel door does not latch after the manual
release cable has been activated, the actuator latch should
be manually returned to the closed position.
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
included on this label and indicates the Month, Day and
Hour of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front and
rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so
GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not exceeded.
Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable load
weight a truck can carry, including the weight of the driver,
all passengers, options and cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the front
and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the cargo
area so that the GAWR of each axle is not exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in the
system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension
components sometimes specified by purchasers for in-
creased durability does not necessarily increase the vehi-
cle’s GVWR.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires must
be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
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Gasoline.............................. .501
Light ................................ .155
Materials Added ........................ .502
Methanol ............................. .502
Octane Rating ....................... .501, 506
Requirements .......................... .501
Tank Capacity .......................... .505
Fueling ................................. .359
Fuses .................................. .405
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............114
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .502
Gasoline, (Fuel) ........................... .501
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .502
Gear Ranges ............................. .266
Glass Cleaning ........................... .495
Glove Compartment Storage ...................120
Gross Axle Weight Rating .....................365
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................364
GVWR ................................. .362
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................392
Headlights Cleaning .............................. .492
Delay ..................................74 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
...........73
Lights On Reminder .......................75
On With Wipers ..........................74
Passing ................................73
Switch .................................71
Washers ................................85
Headlight Washers ..........................85
Head Restraints ............................58
Head Rests ................................58
Heated Mirrors .............................70
Heated Seats ...............................54
Heated Steering Wheel .....................63, 64
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .258
Hill Descent Control ....................... .176
Hill Descent Control Indicator .................176
Hill Start Assist ........................... .168
Hitches Trailer
Towing .......................... .366
Hood Closing ............................... .106
Opening .............................. .106
Hood Prop .............................. .106
Hood Release ............................ .106
Ignition ..................................25
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