Filling A Portable Fuel; Container - Chevrolet 2015 City Express Owner's Manual

9-40 Driving and Operating
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not
top off or overfill the tank and wait a
few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care on page 10-61.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks. Make sure
the cap is fully installed.
Warning
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.
Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-11.
LOOSE FUEL CAP Warning
Message
The LOOSE FUEL CAP message
displays in the odometer when the
fuel cap is not tightened correctly
after the vehicle has been refueled.
See Fuel System Messages on
page 5-20.
Failure to tighten the fuel cap
properly after the LOOSE FUEL
CAP warning message is displayed
may cause the malfunction indicator
light (MIL) to turn on. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-11.

Filling a Portable Fuel

Container

Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:
Use approved fuel
containers.
Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.
Place the container on the
ground.
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