1996 Buick Roadmaster Owner's Manual - Page 227

Y: If you get gasoline yourself and then on it, burned. something ignites you could be badly Gasoline canspray out on youif you open the fuel fillercap too quickly.This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel fillercap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noiseto stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon possible. See "Cleaning the as Outside of Your Buick" the Index. in When you put the cap on, turn it to the right until back you hear at least three clicks. Make you fully install sure the cap.The diagnostic systemcan determine if the fuel cap hasbeen left off or improperly installed.This would allow fuel to evaporateinto the atmosphere. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the Index. The wagon gascap is behind a hinged door the on driver's side of your vehicle. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn slowly to the left it (counterclockwise). 6-5