How to Refuel

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1. Stop your vehicle with the service station pump on the left side of the vehicle

1. Stop your vehicle with the service station pump on the left side of the vehicle in the rear.

2. Turn off the engine.

3. Pull on the fuel fill door release handle under the lower left corner of the dashboard.

 - The fuel fill door opens.

How to Refuel

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
• Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Wipe up spills immediately.

4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a release of air, wait until

4. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. If you hear a release of air, wait until this stops, then turn the knob slowly to open the fuel fill cap.

5. Place the fuel fill cap in the holder.

6. Insert the fuel filler nozzle fully.

6. Insert the fuel filler nozzle fully.

 - When the tank is full, the filler nozzle will click off automatically. This leaves space in the fuel tank in case the fuel expands with a change in the temperature.

7. After filling, replace the fuel fill cap, tightening it until you hear it click at least once.

 - Shut the fuel fill door by hand.

How to Refuel

The filler nozzle automatically stops to leave space in the fuel tank so that fuel does not overflow as a result of changes in air temperature. If the fuel filler nozzle keeps turning off when the tank is not full, there may be a problem with the pump's fuel vapor recovery system. Try filling at another pump. If this does not fix the problem, consult a dealer. Do not continue to add fuel after the nozzle has automatically stopped. Additional fuel can exceed the full tank capacity.

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