1171-6. Refueling1Before drivingCT200h_OM_OM76066U_(U)CAUTION■When refueling the vehicleObserve the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so mayresult in death or serious injury.●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpaintedmetal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge staticelectricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity cancause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait untilthe sound cannot be heard before fully re moving the cap. In hot weather, pressur-ized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury.●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body tocome close to an open fuel tank.●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.●Do not return to the vehicle or touch an y person or object that is staticallycharged.This may cause static electricity to build up , resulting in a possible ignition hazard.■When refuelingObserve the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel tank:●Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.●Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.●Do not top off the fuel tank.
