While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether using
the hook located on the inside of the filler door.
To
remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterr’-:kv*’-?).
II
jou get fuel on yourself
cIllu
,hen something
ignites
it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can
spray out on you if you open the fuel cap
too
CAUTION: (Continued)
quickly. This spray can happen
if
your
-_....
.s
nearly full, and is more likely
in
hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any
“hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all
the way.
L
Be careful not
to
spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside
of
Your
Vehicle
on
page
5-93.
When you put the fuel cap back
on,
turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make
sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine
if
the fuel cap has been left
off
or improperly
installed. this would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on
page
3-4
1.
Nofice:
If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get
the right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If
you get the wrong type,
it
may not
fit
properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions
system. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp”
in
the
Index.
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