Fuel Tank Cap - Toyota RAV4 1997 Owner's Manual

Fuel tank cap

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
CAUTION
!
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refuelling.
The fumes are flammable.
D When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before remov-
ing it. After removing the cap, hang
it on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
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not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
!
D Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built in
check valve to reduce fuel tank vac-
uum.