Lexus CT 200H 2016, Owner'S Manual

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4-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
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Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
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Confirm the type of fuel.
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Fuel types
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P. 580
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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that only accom-
modates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
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.