ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door. When fueling, the cap may be placed on the inside of the filler door.
If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
Gas Cap Holder
CAUTION!
• Damage to the fuel system or emissions control
system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
• Never allow any lit smoking materials near the
vehicle while removing the cap or filling the tank.
• Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is
running. This is in violation of most state and federal regulations and may cause the “Malfunc- tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on.
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WARNING! (Continued)
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle or on a truck bed. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling.
NOTE:
• If fuel is poured from a portable container, the con-
tainer should have a flexible nozzle long enough to extend into the fuel filler tube.
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improperly installed, or damaged. If the system detects a malfunction, the “gASCAP” message will display in the odometer display. Tighten the gas cap until a clicking sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. If the problem persists, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL off.
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