Black plate (56,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20129-56 Driving and OperatingThe diagnostic system candetermine if the fuel cap has beenleft off or improperly installed. Thiswould allow fuel to evaporate intothe atmosphere. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 5‑16.If the vehicle has a DriverInformation Center (DIC), theTIGHTEN GAS CAP messagedisplays if the fuel cap is notproperly installed.{ 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 you need a new fuelcap, be sure to get the right type.Your dealer can get one for you.If you get the wrong type, it maynot fit properly. This may causethe malfunction indicator lamp tolight and may damage the fueltank and emissions system. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp onpage 5‑16.Filling a Portable FuelContainer{ WARNINGNever fill a portable fuel containerwhile it is in the vehicle. Staticelectricity discharge from thecontainer can ignite the fuelvapor. You can be badly burnedand 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.(Continued)WARNING (Continued). 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.
