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som-ething ignites it; y0.u could. be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if
you open the
fuel fiIler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank
i s
nearly full, and
is
more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel fiier cap slowly and
wait for;ang
'ShW' noise
to stop. Then unscte-w
the cap all
the way.
Be- careful .not to spill gasolina.
C1e.m
gasoline from
painted surfaces-as-
S O O ~
as possible. Se-e "Clean-ing the
Out; e o
lam
Vehicle" in- the Index.
When y0.u put the cap back on, twn
it
to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a cli.cking sound. Make sure
you -fully install the cap. The-dia.gn<ostic system can
determine if the
E ~ 1 . d
cap has b-e-e,n left off
DX
.impr.~pesly
installed, This would-allow fud
to
evaporate into the
atmos.phere. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in
the Index,
NOTICE:
If y0.u need .a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer ean get. one for you.
If you $-et
the wrong type, itmay not fit properly. This-may
cause your rnalfunctiori indicator lamp to li.ght
and your fuel tank and emissions. system may be
damaged. S;ee
"Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in
the Index.
Checking Things Under the Ho
To open
the hood, first pull
the handle- inside the vehicle
on the lower left side of the
instrument panel.
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