Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: ■ Before refueling the vehicle Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed ...

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the k ...

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Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is producing hydrogen gas. Therefore, before recharging: 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. 2. B ...

Engine exhaust cautions
CAUTION. Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. It contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. It can cause unconsciousness or even death. Make sure the exhaust system has no hol ...

Checking brake fluid
Before checking or adding the brake fluid, remove the cover. (See “(c) Jump starting”). To check the fluid level, simply look at the see-through reservoir. The level should be between the � ...