1091-6. Refueling1Before drivingCT200h_U (OM76004U)CAUTIONnWhen refueling the vehicleObserve the following precautions while refu eling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.lAfter exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.lAlways 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 until the 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.lDo not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come close to an open fuel tank.lDo not inhale vaporized fuel. Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.lDo not smoke while refueling the vehicle. Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.lDo not return to the vehicle or touch an y person or object that is statically charged. This may cause static electricity to build up , resulting in a possible ignition hazard.nWhen refuelingSecurely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. If fuel is added with the nozzle slightly lifted away from the fuel filler neck, the automatic shut off function may not operate, resulting in fuel overflowing from the tank.nWhen replacing the fuel capDo not use anything but a genuine Lexus fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.
