Handling the Unexpected
Refueling
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Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
If you have run out of fuel and need to refuel your vehicle from a portable fuel container, use the funnel provided with your vehicle.

- Turn off the engine.
- Press on the edge of the fuel fill door to make it pop up slightly.
► The fuel fill door opens.
- Take the funnel out of the tool case in the trunk.
- Place the end of the funnel on the lower part of filler opening, then insert it slowly and fully.
► Make sure that the end of the funnel goes down along with the filler pipe.

- Fill the tank with fuel from the portable fuel container.
► Pour fuel carefully so you do not spill any.
- Remove the funnel from the filler neck.
► Wipe up any fuel from the funnel before storing it.
- Shut the fuel fill door by hand.
Refueling From a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
- Stop the engine, and keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
- Handle fuel only outdoors.
- Wipe up spills immediately.
Make sure the fuel in the portable fuel container is gasoline before you refuel.
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