open gas tank PONTIAC GRAND AM 1998 Owners Manual

’ A CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline
can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler 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 “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap
all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index. When you put the
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. See “Malfunction Indicator
Lamp” in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type,
it may not €it properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to
light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged.
See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
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