Filling A Portable Fuel Container - GMC Sierra 2500 HD 2023 Owner's Manual

268 Driving and Operating

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container while
it is in the vehicle. Static electricity
discharge from the container can ignite
the fuel vapor. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle could be
damaged. To help avoid injury to you
and others:
Dispense fuel only into approved
containers.
Do not fill a container while it is
inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, in
a pickup bed, or on any surface other
than the ground.
Bring the fill nozzle in contact with
the inside of the fill opening before
operating the nozzle. Maintain contact
until filling is complete.
Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
Avoid using electronic devices while
pumping fuel.
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When transporting a fuel container or
other material that can catch fire in
the truck bed, secure the container to
prevent spills.
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information
Only use towing equipment that has been
designed for the vehicle. Contact your dealer
or trailering dealer for assistance with
preparing the vehicle to tow a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a trailer.
To tow a disabled vehicle, see Transporting
a Disabled Vehicle 0 370. To tow the vehicle
behind another vehicle such as a motor
home, see Recreational Vehicle Towing 0 371.
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips
You can lose control when towing a
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trailer if the correct equipment is not
used or the vehicle is not driven properly.
Warning
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For example, if the trailer is too heavy or
the trailer brakes are inadequate for the
load, the vehicle may not stop as
expected. You and others could be
seriously injured. The vehicle may also be
damaged, and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a
trailer only if all the steps in this section
have been followed. Ask your dealer for
advice and information about towing a
trailer with the vehicle.
Driving with a Trailer
Trailering is different than just driving the
vehicle by itself. Trailering affects handling,
acceleration, braking, and durability.
Successful and safe trailering requires proper
use of the correct equipment.
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are important
for your safety and that of your passengers.
Read this section carefully before towing a
trailer.
When towing a trailer: