open gas tank CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 2004 Owners Manual

When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make
sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-39.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.
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 t properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and
may damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-39.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
{CAUTION:
Never ll 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 ll 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 ll nozzle in contact with the
inside of the ll opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the lling is complete.
Do not smoke while pumping gasoline.
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Flash-to-Pass Feature....................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-81
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-82
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-28
Power Steering...........................................5-47
Windshield Washer......................................5-48
FM Stereo.....................................................3-93
FOB PROG (Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
Programming).............................................2-50
FOB HORN
(Remote Audible Verication)..........................2-46
FOB LIGHT (Remote Visual Verication)..............2-45
Fog Lamps....................................................3-16
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-8
Following Distance..........................................4-42
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-43
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Message.................................3-50
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-104
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-103
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-38
Fuel..........................................................3-43
Speedometer..............................................3-32
Tachometer.................................................3-33
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-35
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-36
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-38
Glove Box.....................................................2-40
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
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