Buick 2003 Rendezvous, Owner'S Manual

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The fuel cap is located on
the driver’s side of the
vehicle.
While refueling, let the fuel
cap hang by the tether as
shown.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The fuel cap has spring in it;
if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to
the right.
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CAUTION:
If you get fuel on yourself and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel 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 cap slowly and wait for any
“hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all
the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Cleaning the Outside
of Your Vehicle on page 5-84.
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. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 3-40.
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