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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
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Driving and Operating
Fuels containing MMT can reduce
spark plug life and affect emission
control system performance. The
malfunction indicator lamp might
turn on. If this occurs, return to your
dealer for service.
Filling the Tank
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WARNING
Fuel vapor burns violently and a
fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
To help avoid injuries to you and
others, read and follow all the
instructions on the fuel pump
island. Turn off the engine when
refueling. Do not smoke near fuel
or when refueling the vehicle. Do
not use cellular phones. Keep
sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel. Do not
leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling the vehicle. This is
against the law in some places.
Do not re-enter the vehicle while
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WARNING (Continued)
pumping fuel. Keep children away
from the fuel pump; never let
children pump fuel.
The cap is behind a locking fuel
door on the passenger side of the
vehicle. The fuel door is locked or
unlocked every time the driver
’
s
door is locked or unlocked with the
power door locks or the transmitter.
To open the fuel door, push the
rearward center edge in and release
and it will open.
To remove the tethered fuel cap,
turn it slowly counterclockwise.
While refueling, hang the tethered
fuel cap from the hook on the
fuel door.
If the fuel cap is not installed
properly, the TIGHTEN GAS CAP
message will appear on the Driver
Information Center display. See
Fuel
System Messages on page 5
‑
36
.
When reinstalling the cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks once,
otherwise the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp could turn on.
See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5
‑
19
.