Fuel filler cap, Maintenance and specifications – Mazda 2008 B2300 Truck User Manual

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WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can
produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is
pumped into an ungrounded fuel container.

Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when
filling an ungrounded fuel container:
• Place approved fuel container on

the ground.

• DO NOT fill a fuel container while

it is in the vehicle (including the
cargo area/pickup bed).

• Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while

filling.

• DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill

position.

Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:

1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn to remove

it.

3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the

filler pipe.

5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until it clicks at least once.

If the check fuel cap lamp

or a “check fuel cap” message comes on,

the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The lamp or message
can come on after several driving events after you’ve refueled your
vehicle.
At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler
cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap
lamp

or “check fuel cap” message may not reset immediately; it may

take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap lamp

or “check fuel

cap” message to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up
(after four or more hours with the engine off) followed by city and
highway driving.

2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

243

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