Service and Maintenance
NOTICE
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Your vehicle was not designed
for fuels that contain methanol.
Methanol can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and
can also damage plastic and
rubber parts. Damage caused
by the use of fuels that contain
methanol would not be
covered by your warranty.
The engine in your vehicle is
designed to accept unleaded
petrol only. The use of leaded
petrol could affect your vehicle's
performance as well as your
vehicle's warranty.
Use of the recommended fuel is
an important part of the proper
maintenance of your vehicle .
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You should use a high quality fuel
which meets the minimum octane
rating recommended.
Be sure the posted octane is at
least
91
(research method).
The use of petrol with an
octane rating lower than that
recommended may cause engine
knock. Continued use can cause
engine damage and void the
warranty.
If you detect a heavy engine knock
even when using a petrol of the
recommended octane rating,
have the engine checked. Short
periods of engine knock during hill
climbing and acceleration are
acceptable.
Filling the Tank
The cap is on the left side of your
vehicle.
Your vehicle is fitted with a
locking fuel cap. Use the fuel cap
key to unlock it.
Unlocking the fuel cap will not
access the fuel fill opening.
