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Refuelling procedure
- Insert t he fue l nozzle from the gaso lin e pump into t he
fue l fi ll er neck as far as it w ill go.
- Select a medium refue llin g rate so that the nozzle
swi tches off automatica lly w hen t he tank is ful l.
Putting the fuel cap back on
- Aft er fillin g your t ank, twi st th e f uel fille r cap clo ckw ise
unt il you hear a definit e cli ck.
- Close th e f ue l fille r fl ap.
To avoid fu el sp ill ing or evapora ting from t he f uel tan k always close
fu el filler cap prop erly and co mp letely. An im prope rly clo sed fue l
fi ller cap may also cause a messa ge in the dr iver inf orm ation display
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,& WARNING
Improper refueling or handling of fuel can cause fire, explosion
and severe burns .
• Fuel is highly flammable and can cause severe burns and other
injuries .
• Failure to shut the engine off while refueling and/ or to insert
the pump nozzle fully into the fuel filler neck could cause fuel to
spray out of filler neck or to overflow. Fuel spray and overflowing
fuel can cause a fire.
• Never use a cellular telephone while refueling . The electromag -
netic radiation can cause sparks that can ignite fue l vapors and
cause a fire.
• Never get back into your vehicle wh ile refueling . If in excep-
tional circumstan ces you must get back in your vehicle while refu-
eling, make certain that you close the door and touch metal to
discharge static electricity before touching the filler nozzle again.
Fu e l supply and filling your fu e l tank
& WARNING (continued )
Static electricity can cause sparks that can ignite fuel vapors
released during refueling .
• Never smoke or have an open flame anywhere in or near your
vehicle when refueling or filling a portable fuel container.
• For your safety, we strongly recommend that you do not travel
with a portable fuel container in your vehicle. The container, full or
empty may leak and could cause a fire, especially in a crash.
• If, under except ional circumstances , you must transport a
portable fuel container, please observe the following:
- Never fill a portable fuel container while it is anywhere
in or
on the vehicle (for example , in the luggage compartment , or on
the trunk) . Static electricity can build up while filling and can
ignite fuel vapors causing a fire.
- Always place a portable fuel containe r on the ground before
filling.
- Always keep the filler nozzle completely inside the portable
container before and during filling .
- If filling a portable container made of metal , the filler nozzle
must always be in contact with the container. Thi s will help
prevent static electricity from discharging and cause a fire.
- Never spill fuel inside the vehicle or luggage compartment .
Fuel vapors are highly flammable .
- Always observe local and state/provincial laws regarding the
use, storage and transportation of fuel conta iners.
- Make certain the fuel container meets industry standards
(ANSI / ASTM F852-86).
0 Note
If any fuel has spil led onto the car, it sho ul d be removed immedi -
ate ly to prevent da mage to th e paint. _,.
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