Filling A Portable Fuel; Container - Buick Enclave 2016 Manual

To remove the fuel cap, turn it
slowly counterclockwise. The fuel
cap has a spring in it; if the cap is
released too soon, it will spring back
to the right.
While refueling, hang the fuel cap
from the hook on the fuel door.
Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:
Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
Fuel spills.
Potential fuel fires.
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 0 299.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks. Make sure
the cap is fully installed. If the cap is
not properly installed, the
malfunction indicator lamp may
come on. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 113.
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
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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Driving and Operating
Caution (Continued)
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0 113.

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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