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Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
WARNING:
When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the fuel tank filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.
WARNING:
The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not pry open the fuel tank filler valve. This could damage the fuel system. Failure to follow this instruction could result in fire, personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle from its fully inserted position when refueling.
WARNING:
Stop refueling when the fuel pump nozzle automatically shuts off for the first time. Failure to follow this will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel overflowing.
WARNING:
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
WARNING:
Wait at least five seconds before removing the fuel pump nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain into the fuel tank.
WARNING:
Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. |
- When you stop your vehicle, shift into park (P) and switch the ignition off.
- Press the button on the left side of the instrument panel next to the headlamp switch to open the fuel filler door. The fuel filler door can take up to 15 seconds to open before you can insert a fuel filler nozzle.
- Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the first notch on the nozzle A.Keep it resting on the cover of the fuel tank filler pipe opening.
- Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position B when refueling.Holding the fuel pump nozzle in position A can affect the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.
- Operate the fuel pump nozzle within the area shown.
- When the pump shuts off, wait 5 seconds, then slowly lift and remove the nozzle.
- Fully close the fuel filler door.
Note:
To close the fuel filler door, press the center rear edge of the fuel filler door and then release.
Complete the refueling process within 20 minutes. If 20 minutes elapses, press the button on the left side of the instrument panel again.Fuel pump nozzle automatic shut off could occur if you do not press the button on the left side instrument panel.
System Warnings
If the fuel filler door fails to open, an information message appears in the information display.
| Message | Action |
|---|---|
Please wait for fuel door to open | Your vehicle has a sealed fuel system that may be under pressure. This information message appears while the fuel system is depressurizing with the fuel filler door closed. Wait for the fuel system to depressurize and for the fuel filler door to unlatch. |
Fuel Door Open | This information message appears when the fuel system depressurizes and the fuel filler door opens. Fully open the fuel filler door to refuel and fully close the fuel filler door when refueling is complete. |
Fuel door ajar Close fully to avoid ""Check Engine"" light | Your vehicle has a sealed fuel system that requires the fuel filler door to be fully closed after refueling. This warning message appears when the fuel filler door is ajar. Please fully close the fuel filler door to avoid a "Check Engine" Light. If you see this message and a "Check Engine" lamp illuminates, please fully close the fuel filler door. The "Check Engine" Light should clear within five seconds. If the "Check Engine" light persists, please see your dealer. |
Refuel Error See Manual | A warning message appears in the information display when the fuel system fails to depressurize or the fuel filler door fails to open.You may have to use the fuel filler door manual override lever. |
If the Refuel Error information message appears, do the following:
- Check the fuel filler door for anything that may be obstructing its movement, for example ice or snow.
- Remove any obstruction from the fuel filler door.
- Press the button on the left side of the instrument panel to open the fuel filler door.
- If the fuel filler door fails to open and the Refuel Error message remains in the information display, use the fuel filler door manual override lever.
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever
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WARNING:
The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could cause serious personal injury. |
Note:
The transmission must be in park (P) or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever do the following:
- Switch the ignition on.
Note:
The manual override lever is in the driver side rear wheel well area.
- Pull the manual override lever.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Complete the refueling process within 20 minutes.
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