Features of your vehicle
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Fuel filler door
Fuel filler door
Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened
from inside the vehicle by pulling up
on the fuel filler door opener located
on the front floor area on the
driver䳓s seat.
If the fuel filler door will not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to
break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary,
spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow
the ice to melt.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler door, pull up
the fuel filler door opener.
3. Pull the fuel filler door (1) out to
fully open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap (2) counterclockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
Before refuelling, be sure to check
what type of fuel is used for your
vehicle.
If you put diesel fuel into a petrol-
powered vehicle or petrol into a die
-
sel-powered vehicle, it may affect
the fuel system and cause serious
damage to the vehicle.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise
until it ä³–clicksä³—. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
2. Close the fuel filler door and push
it lightly and make sure that it is
securely closed.