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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
WARNING
Flow of fuel through a fuel pump
nozzle can produce static electricity.
This can cause a fire if you are filling
an ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
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Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling.
•
Do not fill a fuel container while it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).
•
Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.
•
Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.
REFUELING
WARNINGS
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel
fire can cause severe injuries.
Read and follow all the instructions
on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling.
Do not smoke if you are near fuel or
refueling your vehicle.
Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from fuel.
Stay outside your vehicle and do not
leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle. This is
against the law in some places.
E-Series (TE4) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing
Fuel and Refueling
the fuel tank.
will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank
and could lead to fuel overflowing.
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling
an ungrounded fuel container:
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Fuel Filler Cap
until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious
personal injury.
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WARNINGS
Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.
Do not use personal electronic
devices while refueling.
Wait at least 10 seconds before
removing the fuel pump nozzle to
allow any residual fuel to drain into
Stop refueling after the fuel pump
nozzle automatically shuts off for the
second time. Failure to follow this
Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle
from its fully inserted position when
refueling.
Place approved fuel container on the
ground.
Do not fill a fuel container while it is in
the vehicle (including the cargo area).
Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.
Do not use a device that would hold
the fuel pump handle in the fill position.
WARNINGS
The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler door, do not refuel
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