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26nRefueling
When handling fuels, comply with
all of the applicable safety precau-
tions and regulations posted at the fill-
ing station. Never carry spare fuel con-
tainers in your vehicle. Whether empty
or full, these containers can leak, cause
an explosion, or lead to fire in the event
of a collision.<
Simple and environmentally
friendly
Fuel filler door
Before filling the tank, shut off the
Open the filler cap carefully to
prevent fuel from spraying out.
Fuel spray may cause injury. Do not top
off. Topping off may cause fuel spill-
age.<
engine. If you do not, fuel cannot
flow into the tank and the "Service En-
gine Soon" warning lamp may come on,
refer to page 21.<
To open, press against the forward
edge.
Keep the filler cap in the bracket at-
tached to the fuel filler door.
To unlock the fuel filler door if the cen-
tral locking system malfunctions, refer
to page 182.
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Refueling
Fuel specifications
27n
When refueling, insert the filler nozzle
completely into the filler pipe. Pulling
the nozzle out of the pipe during refuel-
ing
The engine uses lead-free gasoline
only.
Required fuel:
> Premium Unleaded Gasoline,
min. 91 AKI.
AKI = Anti Knock Index
> results in premature pump shutoff
> and will reduce the effect of the
vapor recovery system on the pump.
If the filler nozzle is used correctly the
fuel tank is full when it shuts off for the
first time.
Do not use leaded fuels. The use
of leaded fuels will cause perma-
nent damage to the system's oxygen
sensor and the catalytic converter.<
Tank capacity: Refer to page 201.
Close the filler cap carefully after
refueling until a "click" is heard.
While closing, be sure not to squeeze
the strap which is fastened to the cap.
A loose or missing cap will activate the
message "CHECK FILLER CAP" in the
Check Control* or the Service Engine
Soon lamp.<
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