Cadillac Escalade Owner Manual (GMNA-Localising-Europe-11374166) -
2018 - crc - 7/14/17
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DRIVING AND OPERATING
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Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:
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Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
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Fuel spills.
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Potential fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a few
seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as
soon as possible. See
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Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refuelling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
Filling the Tank With a Portable
Gas Can
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable
petrol can:
1. Locate the capless funnel
adapter from inside the vehicle.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into
the capless fuel system.
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Warning
Attempting to refuel without using
the funnel adapter may cause fuel
spillage and damage the capless
fuel system. This could cause a fire
and you or others could be badly
burned and the vehicle could be
damaged.
3. Remove and clean the funnel
adapter and return to the storage
location.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container
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Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapours that can ignite either
by static electricity or other means.
You or others could be badly
burned and the vehicle could be
damaged. Always:
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Use approved fuel containers.
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Remove the container from
the vehicle, boot, or pickup
bed before filling.
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Place the container on the
ground.
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Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
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