open gas tank CHEVROLET C/K 2003 Owners Manual

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C6/C7/C8 Models
CAUTION:
Fuel vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don't smoke if you're near fuel or refueling your
vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from fuel.
The fuel cap can be on either or both sides of your
vehicle depending on option content.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
CAUTION:
Gasoline Engine Vehicles: If you get gasoline on
you and then something ignites it, you could be
badly burned. Gasoline can spray out on you if
you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can
happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more
likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap
slowly and wait for any ªhissº noise to stop. Then
unscrew the cap all the way.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until it is tight.

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NOTICE:
If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you
get the wrong type, it may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and emissions system
might be damaged.
If you have dual tanks, fill the driver's side tank, or
forward tank, first. The fuel gage will give better
readings this way. Your gage will show the average level
of both tanks combined.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.