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GMC 1998 Sonoma Owner's Manual page 257

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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp'' in
the Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer 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.
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.
Do not fill a container w'hiIe 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
0
Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.
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