1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 247

Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible! See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Pontiac"in the Index. When you plat the cap back on, turn it to the right until you hear at least three clicks. Make sure fully install you the cap. The diagnostic system can determinethe fuel if cap has been left of or improperly installed. This would the allow fuel to evaporate into atmosphere. See "Malfunction IndicatorLamp" in the Index. Checking Things Und-- the Hoop An electric fan underthe hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools awayfrom any underhood electric fan. NOTICE: If you needa new cap, be sure to getthe right type. Yourdealer can getone for you, If you get the wrong type, it may notfit and your fueltank and emissions system might damaged. be Things that burncan get on engine parts and hot start a fire. Theseinclude liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washerand other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could beburned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. . j 6-6 .: