NOTICE:
If you need
a
new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your 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 your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
FYng
a
Portable Fuel Container
I-
Never fill
a
portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if
this
occurs.
To
help avoid injury to you and others:
Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.
CAUTION: (Continued)
I
!
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.
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.
Bring the
fill
nozzle in contact with the
Don’t smoke while pumping gasoline.
Checking Things Under the Hood
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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