When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Makesure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system candetermine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperlyinstalled. this would allow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp onpage 3-44.Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get theright type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you getthe wrong type, it may not fit properly. This maycause your malfunction indicator lamp to light andmay damage your fuel tank and emissions system.See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index.Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury toyou and others:• Dispense gasoline only into approvedcontainers.• 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 theinside of the fill opening before operatingthe nozzle. Contact should be maintaineduntil the filling is complete.• Don’t smoke while pumping gasoline.5-9
