’01 L/C U (L/O 0008)
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Fuel tank cap
12C005
This indicates that the fuel filler door
is on the left side of your vehicle.
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
! Do not smoke, cause sparks or
allow open flames when refuel-
ing. The fumes are flammable.
! When opening the cap, do not
remove the cap quickly. In hot
weather, fuel under pressure
could cause injury by spraying
out of the filler neck if the cap
is suddenly removed.
12C006
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.