Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date of any service work performed. SeeMaintenance Record on page 6-15.Adding Equipment to the Outside ofthe VehicleThings added to the outside of the vehicle can affect theairflow around it. This can cause wind noise and canaffect fuel economy and windshield washer performance.Check with your dealer/retailer before adding equipmentto the outside of the vehicle.FuelUse of the recommended fuel is an important part of theproper maintenance of this vehicle. To help keep theengine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance,we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOPTIER Detergent Gasoline.Gasoline OctaneUse premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octanerating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleadedgasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle’sacceleration could be slightly reduced, and you mightnotice a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referredto as spark knock. If the octane is less than 87, youmight notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive. Ifthis occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higheras soon as possible. Otherwise, you could damage theengine. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane orhigher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needsservice.Gasoline SpecificationsAt a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specificationD 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 or3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines contain anoctane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommendagainst the use of gasolines containing MMT. SeeAdditives on page 5-6 for additional information.California FuelIf the vehicle is certified to meet California EmissionsStandards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meetCalifornia specifications. See the underhood emissioncontrol label. If this fuel is not available in states adoptingCalifornia emissions standards, the vehicle will operatesatisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, butemission control system performance might be affected.5-5
