2011 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 148

FUEL-FILLER DOOR To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely and lock the doors. ● Do not fill a portable fuel container in the vehicle or trailer. Static electricity can cause an explosion of flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle or trailer. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death when filling portable fuel containers: - Always place the container on the ground when filling. - Do not use electronic devices when filling. - Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the container while you are filling it. - Use only approved portable fuel containers for flammable liquid. FUEL-FILLER CAP WARNING ● Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions. You could be burned or seriously injured if it is misused or mishandled. Always stop the engine and do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks near the vehicle when refueling. ● Do not attempt to top off the fuel tank after the fuel pump nozzle shuts off automatically. Continued refueling may cause fuel overflow, resulting in fuel spray and possibly a fire. ● Use only an original equipment type fuel-filler cap as a replacement. It has a built-in safety valve needed for proper operation of the fuel system and emission control system. An incorrect cap can result in a serious malfunction and possible injury. It could also cause Malfunction Indicator Light the (MIL) to come on. ● Never pour fuel into the throttle body to attempt to start your vehicle. WPD0454 OPENING THE FUEL-FILLER DOOR The fuel-filler door automatically unlocks when the driver's door is unlocked. 1. Unlock the fuel-filler door using one of the following operations. ● Unlock the driver's door with the keyfob. ● Unlock the driver's door with the key. ● Push the power door lock switch to the unlock position. ● Push the door handle request switch. 2. To open the fuel filler door, push the right side of the fuel filler door to release. CAUTION ● The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will appear if the fuel-filler cap is not properly tightened. It may take a few driving trips for the message to be displayed. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap properly after the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning apMalfuncpears may cause the tion Indicator Light (MIL) to illuminate. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-21