7-4
Starting and operating
. When opening the cap, grasp it
firmly and turn it slowly counterclockwise. Do not remove the
cap quickly. Fuel may be under
pressure and spray out of the
fuel filler neck, especially in hot
weather. If you hear a hissing
sound while you are removing
the cap, wait for the sound to
stop and then slowly open the
cap to prevent fuel from spraying
out and creating a fire hazard.
1. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the lid
release lever up. The lever is on the floor
at the left of the driver’s seat.
WARNING
Before opening the fuel filler cap,
first touch the vehicle body or a
metal portion of the fuel pump or
similar object to discharge any
static electricity that may be present
on your body. If your body is carrying an electrostatic charge, there is
a possibility that an electric spark
could ignite the fuel, which could
burn you. To avoid acquiring a new
static electric charge, do not get
back into the vehicle while refueling
is in progress.
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Open
Close
2. Remove the fuel filler cap by turning it
slowly counterclockwise.
WARNING
. Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. Before refueling, always
stop the engine and close all
vehicle doors and windows.
Make sure that there are no
lighted cigarettes, open flames
or electrical sparks in the adjacent area. Only handle fuel outdoors. Quickly wipe up any
spilled fuel.
3. Hook the cord that is attached to the
fuel filler cap onto the hook inside the fuel
filler lid.