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Fuel
For both the 2.5 liter 4-cyl. engine and the 3.6 liter 6-cyl. engine, us\
e regular unleaded
gasoline with an octane rating of 87 AKI or higher. Consult the Owner’s Manual for more
detailed information.
Fuel Capacity
• 18.5 US gal (70 liters, 15.4 Imp gal)
• When the low fuel indicator light is displayed on the instrument panel, \
approximately
2.6 US gal (10.0 liters, 2.2 Imp gal) of fuel remain.
• If you have recently fueled your vehicle, the Check Engine light on the instrument pa\
nel
may stay on due to a missing or loose fuel filler cap (the cap should\
be tightened until a
click is heard).
Fuel Filler Lid Release
The fuel fill lid release is located on the floor to the left of the
driver’s seat. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the fuel filler lever
up and release.
Additional Information
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Engine Oil
Use only the following oils:
• API classification SN with the words “RESOURCE CONSERVING.”
• Or ILSAC GF-5, which can be identified with the ILSAC certification \
mark
(Starburst mark).
- 2.5 L models use 0W-20 synthetic, replacement interval 6,000 miles
under normal driving conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles.
- 3.6 L models use 5W-30, replacement interval 6,000 miles under normal
driving conditions. No requirement at the first 3,000 miles.
Engine Oil Capacity
• 2.5 L models: 5.1 US qt (4.8 liters, 4.2 lmp qt)
• 3.6 L models: 6.9 US qt (6.5 liters, 5.7 Imp qt)
Additional
Information
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Getting
Started Instrument
Panel Gauges
Personalize ControlsWhile
Operating Safety/In Case
of Emergency Additional
Information