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Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system

Your fuel tank is equipped with an Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel filler

system. This allows you to simply open the fuel filler door and insert the

fuel filler nozzle into the fuel system. The Easy Fuel™ system is

self-sealing and protected against dust, dirt, water and snow/ice.

When fueling your vehicle:

1. Turn the engine off.

2. Open the fuel filler door.

3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system. Pump fuel

as normal.

4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel filler

nozzle—allow about five seconds after pumping fuel before removing the

fuel filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to drain back into the fuel tank

and not spill onto the vehicle.

If the Check Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message comes

on, the fuel fill inlet may not have properly closed. The inlet may have

stuck open or debris may be preventing the inlet from fully closing. At

the next opportunity, safely pull off the road, turn off the engine, open

the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill

opening. Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel (see

Refilling with a portable fuel container for funnel location) provided

with the vehicle several times to dislodge any debris and/or allow the

inlet to close properly. If this action corrects the problem, the Check

Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may not reset

immediately. It may take several driving cycles for the Check Fuel Fill

Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message to turn off. A driving cycle

consists of an engine start-up (after four or more hours with the engine

off) followed by city/highway driving. Continuing to drive with the Check

Fuel Fill Inlet lamp or Check Fuel Fill Inlet message on may cause the

Service Engine Soon lamp to turn on as well.

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