Filling a portable fuel container, Filling a portable fuel, Container -69 – Hummer 2010 H3 User Manual

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Driving and Operating

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This would allow fuel to evaporate
into the atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on
page 5‑12
.

The FUEL CAP message displays
on the Driver Information Center
(DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly
installed. See Fuel System
Messages on page 5‑24
for
more information.

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WARNING

If a fire starts while you are
refueling, 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.

Notice: If a new fuel cap is
needed, be sure to get the right
type of cap from your dealer.
The wrong type fuel cap might
not fit properly, might cause the
malfunction indicator lamp to

light, and could damage the fuel
tank and emissions system.
See Malfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 5‑12
.

Filling a Portable Fuel
Container

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WARNING

Never fill a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel
vapor. You can be badly burned
and the vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you
and others:

.

Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.

.

Do not fill a container while
it is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle's trunk, pickup bed,
or on any surface other than
the ground.

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WARNING (Continued)

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Bring the fill nozzle in contact
with the inside of the fill
opening before operating the
nozzle. Contact should be
maintained until the filling is
complete.

.

Do not smoke while
pumping fuel.

.

Do not use a cellular phone
while pumping fuel.

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