Cadillac ATS 2014 Owner's Manual page 285

Warning (Continued)
Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to stop
then unscrew the cap all
the way
The cap is behind the fuel door on
the passenger side of the vehicle.
To open the fuel door, push the
rearward center edge in and release
and it will open.
To remove the tethered fuel cap,
turn it slowly counterclockwise.
While refueling, hang the tethered
fuel cap from the hook on the
fuel door.
If the fuel cap is not installed
properly, a message will appear on
the Driver Information Center
display. See
.
When reinstalling the cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks once,
otherwise the malfunction indicator
lamp could turn on. See
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not
top off or overfill the tank and wait a
few seconds after you have finished
Driving and Operating
pumping before removing the
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks once. Make
sure the cap is fully installed. 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
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.
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