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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 3-39.
If the vehicle has a Driver Information
Center (DIC), the TIGHTEN GAS
CAP message displays if the fuel cap
is not properly installed.
{ CAUTION
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
Notice: If you need a new fuel
cap, be sure to get the right type.
Your dealer/retailer can get one for
you. If you get the wrong type, it
might not fit properly. This can
cause the malfunction indicator
lamp to light and can damage the
fuel tank and emissions system.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 3-39.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{ CAUTION
Never fill a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel vapor.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
You can be badly burned and the
vehicle damaged if this occurs. To
help avoid injury to you and others:
• Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
• Do not fill a container while it
is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or
on any surface other than the
ground.
• Bring the fill nozzle in contact
with the inside of the fill
opening before operating the
nozzle. Contact should be
maintained until the filling is
complete.
• Do not smoke while
pumping fuel.
• Do not use a cellular phone
while pumping fuel.
5-8 Service and Appearance Care