Black plate (53,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-53Be careful not to spill fuel. Do nottop off or overfill the tank and wait afew seconds after you have finishedpumping before removing thenozzle. Clean fuel from paintedsurfaces as soon as possible.See Exterior Care on page 10‑101.When replacing the fuel cap, turn itclockwise until it clicks once. Makesure the cap is fully installed. Thediagnostic system can determine ifthe fuel cap has been left off orimproperly installed. This wouldallow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 5‑19.{ WARNINGIf a fire starts while you arerefueling, do not remove thenozzle. Shut off the flow of fuelby shutting off the pump or bynotifying the station attendant.Leave the area immediately.Notice: If a new fuel cap isneeded, be sure to get the righttype of cap from your dealer.The wrong type fuel cap mightnot fit properly, might cause themalfunction indicator lamp tolight, and could damage thefuel tank and emissions system.See Malfunction Indicator Lampon page 5‑19.Filling a Portable FuelContainer{ WARNINGNever fill a portable fuelcontainer while it is in the vehicle.Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the fuelvapor. You can be badly burned(Continued)WARNING (Continued)and the vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to youand others:. Dispense fuel only intoapproved containers.. Do not fill a container whileit is inside a vehicle, in avehicle's trunk, pickup bed,or on any surface other thanthe ground.. Bring the fill nozzle in contactwith the inside of the fillopening before operating thenozzle. Contact should bemaintained until the filling iscomplete.. Do not smoke whilepumping fuel.. Do not use a cellular phonewhile pumping fuel.
