Lexus RX450H Manual page 142

1-6. Refueling
CAUTION
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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important
to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting
from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible igni-
tion hazard.
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When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck
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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off
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Do not top off the fuel tank
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When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.
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