NISSAN 2011 Xterra - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 138)

– Keep the pump nozzle in contact
with the container while you are fill-
ing it.
– Use only approved portable fuel con-
tainers for flammable liquid.
CAUTION
● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning mes-
sage will be displayed if the fuel-filler
cap is not properly tightened. Failure to
tighten the fuel-filler cap properly after
the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message
is displayed may cause the Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to
illuminate.
● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly may cause the Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the light illuminates be-
cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue
to drive the vehicle.
The light should turn off after a
few driving trips. If the light
does not turn off after a few driving
trips, have the vehicle inspected by a
NISSAN dealer.
● For additional information, see the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” in
the “Instruments and Controls” section
in this manual.
● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,
flush it away with water to avoid paint
damage.
To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to
remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
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while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuel-
filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until it
clicks. The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type.
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Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-11