2000 Toyota Celica Owners Manual - Page 18

Celica_U Fuel tank cap NOTICE Be sure to return the its clip before closing ing the hood with the could cause the hood support rod to the hood. Clossupport rod up to bend. 1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine. CAUTION 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang the tether as shown in the illustration. It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click. If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed. 18 2000 CELICA (OM20735U)