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{ CAUTION
Fuel can spray out on you if you
open the fuel cap too quickly.
If you spill fuel and then
something ignites it, you could
be badly burned. This spray can
happen if the tank is 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.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not
top off or overfill the tank and wait
a few seconds after you have
finished pumping before removing
the nozzle. Clean fuel from
painted surfaces as soon as
possible. See Washing Your
Vehicle on page 5-86.
When replacing the fuel cap,
turn it clockwise until it clicks.
Make sure the cap is fully
installed. 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 3-30.
The FUEL CAP message displays
on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly
installed. See DIC Warnings
and Messages on page 3-37 for
more information.
{ 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 may not fit properly. This may
cause the malfunction indicator
lamp to light and may damage the
fuel tank and emissions system.
See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 3-30.
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
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5-8 Service and Appearance Care