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Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7695154) -
2015 - CRC - 4/25/14
9-70
Driving and Operating
Do not top off or overfill the tank and
wait a few seconds before removing
the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care on page 10-79
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Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
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Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
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Caution (Continued)
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5-17
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Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
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Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:
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Use approved fuel
containers.
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Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.
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Warning (Continued)
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Place the container on the
ground.
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Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.
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Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion.
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Do not smoke, light matches,
or use lighters while
pumping fuel.
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Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices.
