1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 253

Fuel Door Manual Release ('Option) If your vehicle has fuel a door lock,the fuel door can be opened manually in case of an electrical power failure. Checking T,hingsUnder the Hood The following sectionstell you how to check fluids, lubricants and important underhood parts. A CAUTION: i An electric fan underthe hood can start up and injure you even whenthe engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. L Y Open thetu k the release mechanism on the driver's r n, is side of the vehicle, at top of the trunk compartment. the Pull the tab rearward release the fuel door. to A CAUTION: Things that burncan get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop spill or things that will burn onto a hot engine. NOTICE: Prying on a locked fuel filler door can damageit. Use the remote fuel door manual release located in the trunk. 6-8