Filling a Portable Fuel Container{ CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inthe vehicle. Static electricity discharge from thecontainer can ignite the fuel vapor. You can bebadly burned and the vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:• Dispense fuel only into approved containers.• Do not fill a container while it is inside avehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, oron any surface other than the ground.• Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the insideof the fill opening before operating the nozzle.Contact should be maintained until the fillingis complete.• Do not smoke while pumping fuel.• Do not use a cellular phone whilepumping fuel.Checking Things Underthe Hood{ CAUTION:An electric fan under the hood can start up andinjure you even when the engine is not running.Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from anyunderhood electric fan.{ CAUTION:Things that burn can get on hot engine parts andstart a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil,coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and otherfluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others couldbe burned. Be careful not to drop or spill thingsthat will burn onto a hot engine.5-12
