Maintenance 201
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn
on/off feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it pops
out.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the
notches on the filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it clicks
at least once.
If the Check Fuel Cap indicator light illuminates in the instru-
ment cluster next to the odometer, the fuel filler cap may not
be properly installed. The light can come on after several driv-
ing events after you’ve refueled your vehicle.
At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the
fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The Check
Fuel Cap indicator light may not reset immediately; it may take
several driving cycles for the light to turn off. A driving cycle
consists of an engine start up (after four or more hours with the
engine off) followed by city and highway driving.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel
filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer war-
ranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel sys-
tem if the correct fuel filler cap is not used.
The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap
is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until it
stops before completely removing the fuel filler cap.
REASON: Fuel may spray out and injure you or others.
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