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CAUTION
.Avoid applying direct water pres-
sure, such as high-pressured
sprayer, on or around the fuel-
filler door.
. Be sure to close the fuel-filler
door before using an automatic
car wash or a high-pressured car
wash.
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OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR
To open the fuel-filler door, push the
middle left side of the door.
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HOW TO REFUEL
The fuel tank is not equipped with a fuel-
filler cap. After opening the fuel-filler door,
insert the fuel pump nozzle directly into
the fuel-filler opening. When the fuel
pump nozzle is pulled out, the fuel-filler
opening will be sealed.
To refuel:
Be sure to insert the fuel pump nozzle
slowly into the fuel-filler opening as far as
it will go before fueling.
Never move the nozzle during refueling.
Pull out the nozzle approximately 5 sec-
onds after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off
automatically (initial shut-off).
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FUEL-FILLER DOOR
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3-30Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Close the fuel-filler door after refueling.
If you need to refuel from a portable fuel
container, use the funnel supplied with
your vehicle. (See “When refueling from a
portable fuel container” (P.3-30).)
CAUTION
.Do not attempt to open the flaps
on the fuel-filler opening using
any tool other than the fuel pump
nozzle.
. This fuel-filler opening is only
conformable to normal fuel pump
nozzles at gas stations. Using a
nozzle with a small diameter may
damage the opening and the fuel
system.
. If fuel is spilled on the vehicle
body, flush it away with water to
avoid paint damage.
WARNING
.Gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under cer-
tain conditions. You could be
burned or seriously injured if it is
misused or mishandled. Always stop engine and do not smoke or
allow open flames or sparks near
the vehicle when refueling.
. Do not attempt to top off the fuel
tank after the fuel pump nozzle
shuts off automatically. Contin-
ued refueling may cause fuel
overflow, resulting in fuel spray
and possibly a fire.
. Never pour fuel into the throttle
body to attempt to start your
vehicle.
. Do not fill a portable fuel contain-
er 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 injury or death
when filling portable fuel contain-
ers:
— Always place the container on
the ground when filling.
— Do not use electronic devices when filling.
— Keep the pump nozzle in con- tact with the container while
you are filling it.
— Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable
liquid.
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WHEN REFUELING FROM A PORTA-
BLE FUEL CONTAINER
If you need to refuel from a portable fuel
container, use the funnelstored in the
tool bag (located under the luggage
board).
Be sure to insert the funnel into the fuel-
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CAUTION
.Do not ground accessories di-
rectly to the battery terminal.
Doing so will bypass the variable
voltage control system and the
vehicle battery may not charge
completely.
. Use electrical accessories with
the engine running to avoid dis-
charging the vehicle battery.
The variable voltage control system mea-
sures the amount of electrical discharge
from the battery and controls voltage generated by the generator.
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1. Alternator
2. Drive belt auto-tensioner
3. Crankshaft pulley
4. Air conditioner compressor
5. Water pump
WARNING
Be sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF position before servicing drive
belts. The engine could rotate un-
expectedly.
1. Visually inspect the belt for signs of unusual wear, cuts or fraying. If the
belt is in poor condition, have it
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VARIABLE VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEMDRIVE BELT