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REFUELING THE VEHICLE
1. Push the fuel filler door release switch 
(located in the driver's door map pocket).
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
2. Open the fuel filler door.
Fuel Filler Location
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 seal 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. Maintain nozzle in filler for five seconds to  allow nozzle to drain.
7. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel  door.
NOTE:A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the 
spare tire area) to open the flapper doors to allow 
for emergency refueling with a gas can.EMERGENCY FUEL FILLER DOOR 
R
ELEASE
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use 
the fuel filler door emergency release located in 
the trunk.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or 
near the vehicle when the fuel door is open 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 Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a 
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. 
You could be burned. Always place fuel 
containers on the ground while filling.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top 
off” the fuel tank after filling.
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(Continued)
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.
Refueling Funnel
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A 
funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling 
with a gas can.
See below steps for refueling:
1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage  area.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as  the fuel nozzle.
 Inserting Funnel
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.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS 
If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be 
serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can reduce 
the potential for overheating by taking the 
appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans -
mission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the 
engine idle speed while preventing vehicle 
motion with the brakes.
CAUTION!
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 fuel door is open 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 Malfunc -
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a 
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. 
You could be burned. Always place fuel 
containers on the ground while filling.
WARNING!
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Folding Rear Seats
.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 155Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 193Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 206Fuel............................................................... 264Additives................................................... 265Clean Air.................................................... 265Ethanol...................................................... 265Gasoline.................................................... 264Gauge.......................................................... 80Materials Added........................................ 265Methanol................................................... 265Octane Rating................................. 264, 268Requirements........................................... 264Specifications............................................ 268Tank Capacity............................................ 267Fuses............................................................. 228
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 40Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 265Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 265Gauges Fuel............................................................. 80Gear Ranges.................................................... 93Glass Cleaning............................................... 262Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 119, 121Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 119, 120GVWR............................................................ 119
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 127Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 193Head Restraints........................................ 35, 36Head Rests............................................... 35, 36Headlights.................................................... 240Automatic.................................................... 46Cleaning................................................... 260High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 45Lights On Reminder..................................... 47On With Wipers............................................ 46Passing........................................................ 46Switch.......................................................... 44Time Delay................................................... 46Washers................................................... 216Heated Mirrors................................................. 39Heated Seats................................................... 33Heater, Engine Block....................................... 89
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch... 45
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 150HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 122Holder, Coin..................................................... 57HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 40Hood Prop........................................................ 65Hood Release.................................................. 65
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Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 37, 193Instrument Cluster....................................68, 70Descriptions.................................................83Display.................................................. 70, 73Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 262Interior Appearance Care.............................. 261Interior Lights...................................................48
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Jack Location................................................ 198Jack Operation.............................................. 198Jacking Instructions...................................... 198Jump Starting................................................ 201
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Key FobArm The System
...........................................19Unlatch The Trunk.......................................13Key Fob Battery Service 
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................13Keyless Enter 'n Go™................................ 23, 86Enter The Trunk...........................................13Passive Entry...............................................23Passive Entry Programming.........................23Keys.................................................................12Replacement...............................................14
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