GMC 2011 Sierra - Manual (Page 384)

Black plate (90,1) GMC Sierra Owner Manual - 2011
9-90 Driving and Operating
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)
. 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.
Towing
General Towing
Information
Only use towing equipment that
has been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer.
See the following trailer towing
information in this section:
. For information on driving
while towing a trailer, see
“Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips.”
. For maximum vehicle and trailer
weights, see “Trailer Towing.”
. For information on equipment
to tow a trailer, see “Towing
Equipment.”