Toyota 1998 Celica, Owner'S Manual, Page: 14 / 204

CELICA
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Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION
D
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
D
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
D
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
D
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built
−
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.