68 GENERAL INFORMATION
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WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and can be explosive under cer-
tain conditions, creating the po-
tential for serious burns. Turn
the ignition switch off. Do not
smoke.
Make sure the area is well ven-
tilated and free from any source
of flame or sparks; this includes
any appliance w ith a pilot light.
Neverfillthetankcompletelyto
the top.
Ifthetankisfilledcompletelyto
the top, heat may cause the fuel
to expand and overflow through
the vents in the tank cap.
After refueling, make sure the
tank cap is closed securely. If
gasolin e is spilled on the fuel
tank, wipe it off immediately.
NOTICE
California model only: Neve r fill
the tank so the fuel level rises
into the fille r n eck. If the tank
is overfilled, heat may cause
the fuel to expand and flow into
the Evaporative Emission Con-
trol System resulting in hard
starting, engine hesitation and
non-compliance with the emis-
sion regulation.
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Lift the key hole cover.
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Insert the ignition key into the f ue l
tank cap.
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Turn the key clockwise while pushing
down the fuel tank cap.