Pontiac 1993 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 205

Service & Appearance Care
Filling Your Tank
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While refueling, hang the cap inside the
fuel door.
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If you
get
gasoline on
you and
-
then something ignites it, you
could
be
badly burned. Gasoline
can spray out on you if you open
the fuel filler cap too quickly, This
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spray can happen
if your tank i s
nearly full, and is more likely in
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hot weather. Open the he1 filler
cap slowly and wait for any "hiss"
noise t o stop. Then unscrew
the
cap
all the way.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to
the right until you hear a clicking noise.
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If you need a new cap, be sure to
get the right type. Your dealer can
,
,
get
one for you. If you get the
wrong type, it may not fit or have
proper venting, and your fuel tank
and emissions system might be
damaged.
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Checking Things Under
the Hood
The following sections tell you how to
check fluids, lubricants and important
parts underhood.