Filling A Portable Fuel; Container - Cadillac 2016 Escalade Manual

248 Driving and Operating
Warning
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.
Filling the Tank With a Portable
Gas Can
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable
gas can:
1. Locate the capless funnel
adapter from inside the vehicle.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into
the capless fuel system.
Warning
Attempting to refuel without using
the funnel adapter may cause fuel
spillage and damage the capless
fuel system. This could cause a
fire and you or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged.
3. Remove and clean the funnel
adapter and return to the
storage location.

Filling a Portable Fuel

Container

Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:
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Warning (Continued)
Use approved fuel
containers.
Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.
Place the container on the
ground.
Place the nozzle inside the
fill opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.
Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.
Do not smoke, light
matches, or use lighters
while pumping fuel.
Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.