Filling A Portable Fuel Container; Trailer Towing - Chevrolet GMC 2024 Manual

22 Driving and Operating
Warning
If a fire starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the fill nozzle. Shut off the
flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or
by notifying the station attendant. Leave
the area immediately.
Accidental Refueling with Gasoline
Caution
If the vehicle is accidentally refueled with
gasoline, do not continue driving the
vehicle except to get to a location where
it can be stopped safely. Driving the
vehicle will damage the engine. Tow the
vehicle for service. Have the gasoline
removed from the tank and fuel system.
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.
2. Fully insert the funnel into the capless
fuel system.
Warning
Attempting to refuel from a portable fuel
container without using the funnel
adapter may cause fuel spillage and
damage the capless fuel system. This
could cause a fire. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle could be
damaged.
3. Remove and clean the funnel adapter
and return it to the storage location.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container while
it is in the vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite
the fuel vapor. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle could be
damaged. To help avoid injury to you
and others:
Warning (Continued)
Dispense fuel only into approved
containers.
Do not fill a container while it is
inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, in
a pickup bed, or on any surface other
than the ground.
Bring the fill nozzle in contact with
the inside of the fill opening before
operating the nozzle. Maintain contact
until filling is complete.
Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
Avoid using electronic devices while
pumping fuel.
When transporting a fuel container or
other material that can catch fire in
the truck bed, secure the container to
prevent spills.

Trailer Towing

When towing at high elevation on steep
uphill grades, consider the following:
Engine coolant at higher elevation will boil
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at a lower temperature than at or near sea
level. If the engine is turned off immediately