Check Fuel Cap Message - Acura RL 2005 Online Reference Owner's Manual

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3. Remove the fuel fill cap slowly.
You may hear a hissing sound as
pressure inside the tank escapes.
Place the cap in the holder on the
fuel fill door.
4. Stop filling the tank after the fuel
nozzle automatically clicks off. Do
not try to ''top off'' the tank. Leave
some room for the fuel to expand
with temperature changes.
If the fuel nozzle keeps clicking off
even though the tank is not full,
there may be a problem with your
vehicle's fuel vapor recovery
system. The system helps keep
fuel vapors from going into the
atmosphere. Consult your dealer.
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5. Screw the fuel fill cap back on
until it clicks at least once. If you
do not properly tighten the cap,
you will see ''CHECK FUEL CAP''
on the multi-information display
(see right column on this page),
and the malfunction indicator lamp
may also come on (see page
6. Push the fuel fill door closed until
it latches.

Check Fuel Cap Message

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If your fuel cap is loose or missing, a
''CHECK FUEL CAP'' message
appears on the multi-information
display after you turn the ignition
switch to ON (II), after you start the
engine or while you are driving. Turn
the ignition switch off and confirm
the fuel cap is installed. If it is,
loosen the cap, then retighten until it
clicks at least once.