Fuels In Foreign Countries; Fuel Additives; Filling The Tank - Cadillac ATS 2017 Owner's Manual

a smog-check test. See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
0 121. If this occurs, return to your
authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is
determined that the condition is
caused by the type of fuel used,
repairs may not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.

Fuels in Foreign Countries

The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post
fuel octane ratings in anti-knock index
(AKI). For fuel not to use in a foreign
country, see Prohibited Fuels in
Fuel 0 271.

Fuel Additives

To keep fuel systems clean, TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline is recommended.
See Fuel 0 271.
If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is not
available, one bottle of GM Fuel
System Treatment Cleaner added to
the fuel tank at every engine oil
change, can help. GM Fuel System
Treatment Cleaner is the only gasoline
additive recommended by General
Motors. It is available at your dealer.

Filling the Tank

Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island.
Turn off the engine when
refueling.
Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
Do not use a cell phone while
refueling.
Do not re-enter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.
Keep children away from the
fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
DRIVING AND OPERATING
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.
To open the fuel door, push and
release the rearward center edge of
the door.
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