2014 Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - Page 268

9-60 Driving and Operating { Warning If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Warning (Continued) keep it in contact with the fill opening until filling is complete. . { Warning { Caution If a new fuel cap is needed, be sure to get the right type of cap from your dealer. The wrong type of fuel cap might not fit properly, might cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light, and could damage the fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 5-17. Filling a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle can cause fuel vapors that can ignite either by static electricity or other means. You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. Always: . Fill the container no more than 95% full to allow for expansion. Do not smoke, light matches, or use lighters while pumping fuel. Avoid using cell phones or other electronic devices. . . Use approved fuel containers. Remove the container from the vehicle, trunk, or pickup bed before filling. Place the container on the ground. Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container before dispensing fuel, and (Continued) . . .