Lexus 2015 NX 200t, Owner'S Manual

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4-4. Refueling
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WARNING
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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal
surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity
before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors
to ignite while refueling.
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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the
sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel
may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.
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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come
close to an open fuel tank.
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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
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When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:
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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
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Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
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Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to
operate abnormally, damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted sur-
face.