Starting and Driving
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Fuel Filler and Adding Fuel
The methanol filler door is on the LH rear
side of the vehicle and the gas filler door is
on the RH rear side of the vehicle. The filler
door can be opened only in the unlock sta-
tus. Lift the methanol / gas filler doors
release lever (on the driver's side floor) to
open the filler door. The tethered filler cap is
located in the filler door. If you want to
remove the filler cap, turn the filler cap
counterclockwise slowly. Keep the filler cap
clamped between the bracket on the filler
door when fueling up.
The fuel vapor is highly flammable
and if the fuel is on fire, it can cause
serious injury. To prevent yourself and oth-
ers from injury, please read and follow the
instructions of the gas station for refueling.
Turn off the engine when refueling. When
you get close to fuel or give the vehicle refu-
eling no smoking. Be sure to keep the gaso-
line / methanol away from the spark, open
fire and smoking objects. Never leave the
gas pumps unattended when refueling your
vehicle. Keep the children far away from the
gas pumps; don't let a child fuel up.
If you unscrew the filler cap too
quickly, the fuel may splash on you. If
the fuel spills out and is lit, you will be
severely burned. If the excessive fuel is
filled into the fuel tank, the spilling may hap-
pen, especially in the hot weather. Slowly
unscrew the filler cap; if you hear the hiss
sound, waiting until the sound stops. And
then unscrew the filler cap.
Be careful not to let fuel spill out. Don't fill
too full or make the fuel overflow the tank.
After shutting down the gas pump, wait a
few seconds and then remove the fuel noz-
zle. If the fuel splashes on the paint surface,
you should wipe it away as soon as possi-
ble.
When reinstalling the filler cap, screw the
filler cap clockwise until you hear clicks.
And then make sure the filler cap has been
completely closed. If the filler cap is not
closed fully, the fuel will be evaporated into
the atmosphere. Close the cap fully.