ADDING FUELThe fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behindthe fuel filler door, on the left side of the vehicle.Open the fuel door and remove the fuel cap byturning it counter-clockwise.NOTE:When removing the fuel filler cap, lay thecap tether in the hook, located on the fuelfiller door.CAUTION!• Damage to the fuel system or emissionscontrol system could result from using animproper fuel tank filler tube cap.• A poorly fitting fuel filler cap could letimpurities into the fuel system.• A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on.• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not“top off” the fuel tank after filling. When thefuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fueltank is full.WARNING!• Never have any smoking materials lit in ornear the vehicle when the gas cap isremoved or the tank is being filled.• Never add fuel to the vehicle when theengine is running.(Continued)WARNING! (Continued)• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into aportable container that is inside of a vehicle.You could be burned. Always place gascontainers on the ground while filling.NOTE:• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off,the fuel tank is full.• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a“clicking” sound. This is an indicationthat the gas cap is tightened properly. TheMIL in the instrument cluster may turn onif the gas cap is not secured properly.Make sure that the gas cap is tightenedeach time the vehicle is refueled.Fuel Filler Cap359
