Warnings and Cautions for When the Refueling
Always heed the following when refueling.
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Turn off the engine.
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Keep sparks and flames away from the fuel-filler port.
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Wipe off any spilled fuel as soon as possible.
Otherwise, it could cause a fire or explosion because fuel or fuel vapor could ignite easily.
Before refueling, make sure to discharge the static electricity in your body by touching a metal object on the vehicle body.
An electrical discharge could ignite the fuel or cause serious burns.
Always heed the following while refueling.
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Always refuel the vehicle by yourself and do not allow other people to come close to the fuel-filler port.
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Do not go back inside the cabin or touch a person or object charged with static electricity.
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Do not use any electronic devices such as a mobile phone or Smartphone.
It could ignite the fuel or cause serious burns caused by the charged static electricity in your body again.
When opening/closing the fuel-filler cap, always turn the fuel-filler cap by holding the knob of the fuel-filler cap.
An electrical discharge could ignite the fuel or cause serious burns.
Slowly open the fuel-filler cap, wait for any hissing to stop, then open the cap.
If the fuel-filler cap is opened quickly, fuel may spray out and cause a fire. Spraying fuel can also be harmful if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.
Do not breath fuel vapors.
Toxic substances might be included in the fuel.
Insert the refueling nozzle into the fuel-filler port securely.
If the nozzle is not inserted sufficiently, it may delay the auto stop when the tank is full, resulting in the fuel spilling over and a possible fire.
Do not continue fueling after it is stopped automatically.
If you continue fueling, fuel may spill over causing a fire.
Do not pull out the refueling nozzle immediately after the fuel is stopped automatically.
The fuel remaining in the refueling nozzle may spill out and cause a fire.
Securely close the fuel-filler cap.
If the fuel-filler cap is not closed securely, fuel may leak while driving the vehicle which could cause a fire.
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Follow the fueling instructions indicated at the gas station when refueling.
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Always close the door and windows when refueling. If a fire occurs with the doors or windows open, the flames may spread into cabin.
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Do not spill fuel on the vehicle while refueling. It may cause discoloration, stains, or paint damage.
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Do not use any non-genuine fuel-filler cap. Use of a non-genuine fuel-filler cap may lead to a malfunction in the fuel system or emission system.
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It may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate.
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When using an automatic car wash or a high water pressure car wash, make sure that the fuel lid is closed and lock the doors. Otherwise, the fuel lid may open unexpectedly and become damaged.
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If the check fuel cap warning light illuminates, the fuel-filler cap may not be properly installed. If the warning light illuminates, park your vehicle safely off the right-of-way, remove the fuel-filler cap and reinstall it correctly. After the cap has been correctly installed, the fuel cap warning light may continue to illuminate until a number of driving cycles have been completed. A drive cycle consists of starting the engine (after four or more hours with the engine off) and driving the vehicle on city and highway roads. Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap warning light illuminated could cause the check engine light to illuminate as well.
