2011 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 149

● Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap Malproperly may cause the function Indicator Light (MIL) to illumilight illuminates benate. If the cause the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten or install the cap and continue to drive the vehicle. light should turn off after a The few driving trips. If the light does not turn off after a few driving trips, have the vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. ● For additional information, see the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" in the "Instruments and Controls" section in this manual. ● If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body, flush it away with water to avoid paint damage. To remove the fuel-filler cap: 1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise to remove. 2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder 1 while refueling. To install the fuel-filler cap: 1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the fuelfiller tube. 2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until it clicks. The fuel-filler cap is a ratcheting type. LPD0482 LRS2007 Loose Fuel Cap warning The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears in the vehicle information display when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few driving trips for the message to be displayed. To turn off the warning, do the following: 1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as soon as possible. See "Fuel-filler cap". 2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks. 3-22 Pre-driving checks and adjustments