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(Continued) • If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can cover your clothes or skin and thus subject you to the risk of fire and burns. Always remove the fuel cap carefully and slowly. If the cap is venting fuel or if you hear a hissing sound, wait until the condi‐ tion stops before completely re‐ moving the cap. • Do not "top off" after the nozzle automatically shuts off when re‐ fueling. • Always check that the fuel cap is installed securely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an acci‐ dent. WARNING n Refueling dangers Automotive fuels are flammable ma‐ terials. When refueling, please note the following guidelines carefully. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in severe personal injury, (Continued) severe burns or death by fire or ex‐ plosion. • Read and follow all warning posted at the gas station facility. • Before refueling note the location of the Emergency Gasoline Shut- Off, if available, at the gas station facility. • Before touching the fuel nozzle, you should eliminate potentially dangerous static electricity dis‐ charge by touching another metal part of the vehicle, a safe distance away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle, or other gas source. (Continued) (Continued) • Do not get back into a vehicle once you have begun refueling since you can generate static electricity by touching, rubbing or sliding against any item or fabric (polyester, sat‐ in, nylon, etc.) capable of produc‐ ing static electricity. Static elec‐ tricity discharge can ignite fuel va‐ pors resulting in rapid burning. If you must reenter the vehicle, you should once again eliminate poten‐ tially dangerous static electricity discharge by touching a metal part of the vehicle, away from the fuel filler neck, nozzle or other gasoline source. • When using an approved portable fuel container, be sure to place the container on the ground prior to refueling. Static electricity dis‐ charge from the container can ig‐ nite fuel vapors causing a fire. Once refueling has begun, contact with the vehicle should be main‐ tained until the filling is complete. Use only portable plastic fuel con‐ tainers designed to carry and store gasoline. (Continued)
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