2007 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 471

Fuel tank cap This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle. 1. To open the fuel filler door, push the opener switch. When refueling, turn off the engine. 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. CAUTION 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. 51