Black plate (61,1)Cadillac ATS (Europe) - 2013 - crc - 10/8/12Driving and Operating 9-61If the fuel cap is not installedproperly, a message will appear onthe Driver Information Centredisplay. See Fuel System Messageson page 5‑32.When reinstalling the cap, turn itclockwise until it clicks once,otherwise the malfunction indicatorlamp could turn on. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 5‑14.Be 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. SeeExterior Care on page 10‑57.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 5‑14.{ WARNINGIf a fire starts while you arerefuelling, do not remove thenozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel byshutting 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. Thewrong type of fuel cap might notfit properly, might cause themalfunction indicator lamp tolight, and could damage the fueltank and emissions system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp onpage 5‑14.Filling a Portable FuelContainer{ WARNINGFilling a portable fuel containerwhile it is in the vehicle can causefuel vapours that can ignite eitherby static electricity or othermeans. You or others could bebadly burned and the vehiclecould be damaged. Always:. Use approved fuelcontainers.. Remove container fromvehicle, boot, or pickup bedbefore filling.(Continued)
