Fuel - GMC VE UTE Series Owner's Handbook Manual

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Chapter 5

FUEL

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WARNINg – USE OF FUEL CONTAININg ETHANOL
When purchasing such fuel, we recommend that the vehicle be operated on fuel
containing no more than 10% ethanol. Under no circumstances should fuel containing
more than 10% ethanol be used. Use of such fuels may result in engine malfunction,
starting and operating difficulties, and materials degradation. These adverse effects
could result in permanent damage to the vehicle and personal injury. It is also important
to note that when ethanol blends are used, fuel consumption can be expected to
increase due to the lower energy content of ethanol.
The use of any fuel, other than the fuel specified on the following page, may seriously
damage the vehicle and may void the warranty. Only clean fuel of good quality should
be used. The use of fuel containing more than 10% ethanol may also affect your
New Vehicle Warranty to the extent that Holden considers that the fuel affects the
specifications and quality of your vehicle.
REfuELLIng
Always fill the fuel tank at the intermediate or fast fill rate. Do not add any more fuel
after the fuel filler first clicks off or fuel blows back – this allows room for the fuel to
expand inside the tank. Only trickle-fill fuel tanks when the vehicle is to be driven for
more than 50 km immediately after the tank is filled. However, this is not recommended
on days over 30 °C.
Wipe off any overflowing fuel immediately from the vehicle; spray or splash with water
(replace the fuel cap and close the fuel opening before spraying with water).
WARNINg
Never fill a portable fuel container in or
on the vehicle. Static electricity can ignite
the fuel vapor. Always place the container
on the ground and keep the fuel nozzle
in contact with the container at all times
while filling, as indicated on the warning
plate on the inside of the load area.
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Fuel filler flap
When the vehicle is unlocked, push on
the rear edge of the fuel filler flap located
on the right hand side of the vehicle, to
pop the flap open.
To close, push the flap in again.
Note The fuel filler flap will not open when
the vehicle is locked.