1998 Chevrolet Venture Owner's Manual - Page 341

While refueling, hang the cap by the tetherfrom the hook on the filler door hinge or let cap the hang by the tether as shown. Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very injuries. bad Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap toosc I, it will spring back to the right. If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignitesit, you could be badlyburned. Gasoline canspray outon you if'you open the fuel fillercap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tankis nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any"hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See "Cleaning the, Outside of Your Vehicle" inthe Index. I 6-6