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Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when cargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Fuel filler cap Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/off When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off. 3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the 5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it clicks at least once. If the check fuel cap light or a “check fuel cap” message comes on, the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The light or message can At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler or “check fuel cap” message may not reset immediately; it may take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light or “check fuel cap” message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap light or “check fuel cap” message on may cause the light to turn on as well. If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler Maintenance and Specifications 289 |