Filling A Portable Fuel Container - Cadillac XT4 2023 Owner's Manual

242 Driving and Operating
To open the fuel filler flap, push and release
the rearward centre edge of the flap.
Turn the fuel cap anticlockwise to remove.
When refuelling, hang the fuel cap from the
hook on the fuel door. Fully insert and latch
the fill nozzle, begin refuelling.
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.
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Under certain conditions, fuel ignites.
Diesel fuel can foam when filling the tank.
The automatic pump nozzle may shut off,
even if the tank is not full. Wait for the
foaming to stop, and then fill the tank more
slowly. Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait
five seconds after pumping before removing
the fill nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See Exterior
Care 0 315.
Reinstall the cap by turning it clockwise
until it clicks. Push the fuel door closed until
it latches.
If a fire starts while you are refuelling, do
not remove the fill nozzle. Shut off the
flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or
by notifying the station attendant. Leave
the area immediately.
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Accidental Refuelling with Petrol
Warning

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

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 and could damage the
fuel system.
Caution
If the vehicle is accidentally refuelled
with petrol, do not continue driving the
vehicle except to reach a location where
it can be stopped safely. Driving the
vehicle will damage the engine. Tow the
vehicle for service. Have the petrol
removed from the tank and fuel system.
Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container while
it is in the vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite
the fuel vapour. You or others could be
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