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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 4-20.
{ 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 your malfunction indicator
lamp to light and may damage
your fuel tank and emissions
system. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 4-20.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
{ CAUTION
Never fill a portable fuel
container while it is in your
vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container
can ignite the fuel vapor.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
You can be badly burned and
your 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.
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