1996 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 265

NOTICE: If you get gasoline on yourself then and something ignites it, could be badly you burned. Gasoline canspray out on youif you openthe fuel fillet cap too quickly.This spray can happen if your tank i s nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Openthe fuel fillercap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noiseto stop. Then unscrewthe cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfacesas soon as possible. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Cadillac" in the Index. If you need a new cap, besure to get the.right type. Yourdealer can get onefor you. If yau get the wrong type,it may notfit or have proper venting, and your fueltank and emissions system might be damaged. Checking Things Under the Hood 1 I A CAUTION: An,electric fan under the hood canstart up and injure you even whenthe engine is not running. When you put the cap backon, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure you fully install Keep hands, clothing and tools awayfrom any underhood electric fan. the cap. 6-6