Toyota 2006 Hilux Mk6 Owner's Manual page 36

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1. To unlock the fuel tank cap, insert
ignition key and turn it counterclock-
wise.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
D
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
D
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
make sure the tabs in the cap are proper-
ly aligned with the cutouts in the tank
opening. Then lock the cap by turning the
fuel tank cap key clockwise.
CAUTION
D
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
the event of an accident.
D
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It is designed
to regulate fuel tank pressure.