The tethered fuel cap islocated behind a hingedfuel door on thepassenger’s side of thevehicle.To open the fuel door, apply pressure in the center ofthe rear edge of the fuel door and it will pop open.To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise.The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is releasedtoo soon, it will spring back to the right.While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from thehook on the fuel door.{CAUTION:Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuelcap too quickly. If you spill fuel and thensomething ignites it, you could be badly burned.This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full,and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuelcap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.Then unscrew the cap all the way.Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overfill thetank, and wait a few seconds after you have finishedpumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuelfrom painted surfaces as soon as possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on page 5-110.When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until itclicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. Thediagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuelto evaporate into the atmosphere. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 3-68.5-8
