ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas
cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off,
the fuel tank is full.
Ti g h t e n t h e g a s c a p u n t i l y o u h e a r a “ c l i c k -
ing” sound. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. If not properly
tightened, the MIL (Malfunction Indicator
Light) may come on.
NOTE:
The driver’s side sliding door cannot be
opened while the fuel door is open.
CAUTION!
•Damagetothefuelsystemoremissionscontrolsystemcouldresultfromusingan
improper gas cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system and
may cause the MIL to turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
•Toavoidfuelspillageandoverfilling,donot“topoff”thefueltankafterfilling.
WARNING!
•Neverhaveanysmokingmaterialslitinornearthevehiclewhenthegascapis
removed or the tank filled.
•Neveraddfuelwhentheengineisrunning.Thisisinviolationofmoststateand
federal fire regulations and/or local bylaws, and will cause the MIL to turn on.
•Afiremayresultifgasolineispumpedintoaportablecontainerthatisinsideofa
vehicle. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while
filling.
Fuel Filler
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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