2005 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 106

Mazda MPV_8T50-EA-04G_Edition1 Page106 Monday, June 28 2004 3:59 PM Black plate (106,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. WARNING Fuel Spray: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it. Fuel Vapor: Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries. Before refueling, stop the engine, and always keep sparks and flames away from the filler neck. Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may result in fuel leak, which could result in serious burns or death in an accident. Remote fuel-filler lid release NOTE The fuel-filler lid cannot be opened when the left-side sliding door is open. Close the sliding door to open the fuelfiller lid. qFuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. To close the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Open CAUTION Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel and emission control systems. It may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate. Close 3-22 Form No.8T50-EA-04G