STARTINGANDOPERATING
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Starting
ReplacementParts
ThecharacteristicsofE85fuelmakeitunsuitableforuse ManycomponentsinyourFlexibleFuelVehicle(FFV)are
whenambienttemperaturesfallbelow0°F(-18°C).Inthe designedtobecompatiblewithethanol.Alwaysbesure
rangeof0°F(-18°C)to32°F(0°C),youmayexperiencean that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
increaseinthetimeittakesforyourenginetostart,and patibleparts.
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
untiltheengineisfullywarmedup.
CAUTION!
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficialforE85startabilitywhentheambienttempera-
tureislessthan32°F(0°C).
Replacingfuelsystemcomponentswithnon-ethanol
compatiblecomponentscandamageyourvehicle.
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Maintenance
CruisingRange
Because E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/milesperliterandyourdrivingrangetodecrease
byabout30%,comparedtogasolineoperation.
CAUTION!
Donotuseethanolmixturegreaterthan85%inyour
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
mayaffectdriveability.
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| Model Year | 2011 |
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