Fuel Tank Capacity
and Fuel Info
Your vehicle has a fuel tank capacity of
14.0 gallons (53 liters). Use only “Regular”
UNLEADED fuel with an octane rating
of 87 or higher, with no more than
15% ethanol. Do not use ethanol (E85),
diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel or any
other fuel because it could damage or
impair the emission control system.
Plug-in Hybrid Transmission
Due to the technologically advanced,
electronically-controlled continuously
variable transaxle, you may not feel shift
changes like those of a non-hybrid vehicle.
Since the transmission controls the engine
speed, your engine's speed may seem
elevated at times. This is normal hybrid
operation and helps deliver fuel efficiency
and performance.
Easy Fuel
®
System
Put your vehicle into park (P) and switch
the ignition off. Unlock the fuel door by
pressing the fuel button located on the
center console to open
the fuel filler door. It
could take up to 15
seconds for the fuel
door to pop open. Insert
the fuel filler nozzle
fully and begin fueling.
Wait five to ten seconds after pumping fuel
before removing the fuel filler nozzle. Press
the center rear edge of the fuel filler door to
close. The fuel door latches closed.
NOTE
Make sure you close the fuel door
securely after refueling. If the fuel door
remains open and the vehicle is driven, the
check engine light in the instrument cluster
may come on. Please see your
Owner’s
Manual
for complete details.
ESSENTIAL FEATURES
NOTE
When using a portable fuel
container, only use the funnel that
comes with your vehicle. Do not use
aftermarket funnels as they will not
work with the Easy Fuel system, and
may cause damage. Refer to the
Fuel
and Refueling
chapter of your
Owner's
Manual
for more information.
Fuel Freshness Mode
If you mainly operate your vehicle in
plug-in power mode using electricity
from plugging in without refueling, the
gasoline in the fuel tank becomes stale
due to aging. Stale gasoline can damage
the engine and fuel system. Your vehicle
automatically operates in fuel freshness
mode if you do not refill your vehicle with
fresh fuel within an 18-month period.
Refer to the
Fuel and Refueling
chapter in your
Owner's Manual
for more information.
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