2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 109

Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page109 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:23 AM Black plate (109,1) Knowing Your Mazda Doors and Locks Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap qFuel-Filler Lid To open, pull up the remote fuel-filler lid release. 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. Remote fuel-filler lid release qFuel-Filler Cap To remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise. To close the filler cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. Close 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. Open 3-31 Form No.8U66-EA-05F