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Refueling
3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
The fuel fill cap is attached to the
fuel filler with a tether. Put the
attachment on the fuel fill cap into
the slit on the fuel fill door.
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. Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to ‘‘top off’’ the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
Pull
ATTACHMENT
1. Park with the driver’s side closest
to the service station pump.
If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle’s fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
fuel vapors from going into the
atmosphere. Try filling at another
pump. If this does not fix the
problem, consult your dealer.
2. Open the fuel fill door by pulling
on the handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
FUEL FILL
CAP
TETHER
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5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
the malfunction indicator lamp
may come on (see page 234 ).
Opening and Closing the Hood
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
LATCH
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Reach in between the hood and
the front grille with your fingers.
The hood latch handle is above
the ‘‘H’’ logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lift the
hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
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Oil Check
SUPPORT ROD
DIPSTICK
UPPER MARK
LOWER MARK
CLIP
3. Pull the support rod out of its clip,
and insert the end into the
Wait a few minutes after turning the
engine off before you check the oil.
4. Remove the dipstick again, and
check the level. It should be
between the upper and lower
marks.
designated hole in the hood.
1. Remove the dipstick (orange
handle).
To close the hood, lift it up slightly to
remove the support rod from the
hole. Put the support rod back into
its holding clip. Lower the hood to
about a foot (30 cm) above the
fender, then let it drop. Make sure it
is securely latched.
If it is near or below the lower mark,
see Adding Engine Oil on page 193 .
2. Wipe off the dipstick with a clean
cloth or paper towel.
3. Insert it all the way back in its hole.
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Engine Coolant Check
Refer to Owner’s Maintenance
Checks on page 186 for
information about checking other
items on your vehicle.
MAX
RESERVE TANK
MIN
Look at the coolant level in the
radiator reserve tank. Make sure it is
between the MAX and MIN lines. If
it is below the MIN line, see Adding
Engine Coolant on page 196 for
information on adding the proper
coolant.
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