1997 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 44

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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT FUEL TANK CAP 1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the instrument panel. ! CAUTION S Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable. S When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed. 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. The removed cap can be stored on the back side of the filler door. It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click. ! CAUTION S Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident. S Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built-in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum. 50

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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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FUEL TANK CAP
1.
To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever under the
instrument panel.
CAUTION
!
S
Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames
when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
S
When opening the cap, do not remove the cap
quickly.
In hot weather, fuel under pressure could
cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the
cap is suddenly removed.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly
counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing
it.
The removed cap can be stored on the back side of
the filler door.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is
opened.
When installing the cap, turn the cap clockwise until
you hear a click.
CAUTION
!
S
Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent
fuel spillage in case of an accident.
S
Use only a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap for
replacement.
It has a built–in check valve to
reduce fuel tank vacuum.