2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 59

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page59 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:4 PM Black plate (59,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap qFuel-Filler Lid The remote fuel-filler lid release is mounted in the center console. To open the console, unlock it and pull the release catch. WARNING Fuel Spray: Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can burn skin and eyes and cause illness if ingested. Fuel spray is released when there is pressure in the fuel tank and the fuel cap is removed too quickly. When removing the fuel cap, loosen the cap slightly and wait for any hissing to stop. Then remove it. Fuel Vapor: Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be ignited by sparks or flames causing serious burns and injuries. Before refueling, stop the engine, and always keep sparks and flames away from the filler neck. Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel filler cap or not using a fuel filler cap may result in fuel leak, which could result in serious burns or death in an accident. To open the fuel-filler lid, pull up on the remote fuel-filler lid release. CAUTION Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel cap or an approved equivalent, available at an Authorized Mazda Dealer. The wrong cap can result in a serious malfunction of the fuel and emission control systems. It may also cause the check engine light in the instrument cluster to illuminate. 3-17 Form No.8T72-EA-04G