1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 317

Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfacesas soon as possible. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle" in the Index. Filling a Portable Fuel Container turn When you put the cap back on, it to the right (clockwise) untilyou hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. Thiswould allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the Index. . NOTICE: I you need a new cap, besure to get the right f type. Your retailer canget onefor you. If you get the wrong type,it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and yourfuel tank andemissions system may be damaged. See "MalfunctionIndicator Lamp" in the Index. Never filla portablefuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can be badlyburned andyour vehicle damaged this if occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense gasoline onlyinto approved containers. Do not fiil a containerwhile it is insidea vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or on any surface other thanthe ground. Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening beforeoperating the nozzle. Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete. Don't smoke while pumping gasoline. 6-7