2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 223

Filling a Portable Fuel Container m-= If you get fuel on yourself and then somett - g ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too if your tank is quickly. This spray can happen is weather. nearly full, and more likely in hot Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill fuel. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-75. When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction lndicator Lamp on page 3-31. Notice: If you need a new fuelcap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can one for you. If you get get the wrong type, may not fit properly. This may it cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank and emissions system. See "Malfunction lndicator Lamp"in the Index. 5-8 Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasolinevapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs.To help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline 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. 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. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.