Pre-driving checks and adjustments -> Fuel filler capable filler cap for Your Nissan Patrol SUV Fifth Generation (1998-2009)

FUEL FILLER CAP (Pickup  
models)  
BACK DOOR (Wagon and  
Hardtop models)  
a,one-half turn and wait for any "hiss-  
mg ound to stop, to prevent fuel from  
praymg out and Possible personal in-  
Jꢅ. Then remove the cap.  
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WARNING:  
Al  
ways  
check  
that  
the  
to  
back  
door  
has  
rom  
UNLOCK  
been  
closed  
secur  
ely  
prevent  
it f  
.
.
openmg while driving.  
Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler  
cap when replacing it. It has a built-in  
s.afety valve needed for proper opera-  
tion of the fuel system and emission  
control system. An incorrect cap can  
result in a serious malfunction and pos-  
sible inꢁuꢃ.  
Do. not drive with the back door open.  
ThiS could allow dangerous exhaust  
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.  
LOOSEN  
If fueis spilled on the vehicle body,  
flush It away with water to avoid paint  
damage.  
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Model with sub tank  
To open the fuel filler cap, turn the key counter-  
clockwise.  
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whil  
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holder  
cap  
the  
on  
cap  
filler  
fuel  
the  
Put  
from spraying out and possible per-  
sonal inꢁꢂꢃꢄ Then remove the cap.  
FUEL FILLER CAP  
ueling.  
ref  
Te fuel filler cap is a ratcheting type.  
Tighten the cap clockwise until ratcheting clicks  
are heard. The cap will lock automatically.  
the  
heard.  
Tighten  
type.  
ing  
ratchet  
a
is  
cap  
ckwise  
ler  
fil  
fuel  
clo  
The  
cap  
Use only a genuine NISSAN fuel filler  
cap as a replacement. It has a built-in  
safety valve needed for proper opera-  
tion of the fuel system and emission  
control systemꢄ An incorrect cap can  
result in a serious malfunction and pos-  
sible inꢁuꢃꢄ  
are  
ks  
clic  
ing  
ratchet  
until  
lid  
er  
fill  
fuel  
the  
to  
connected  
is  
cap  
tether  
ler  
fil  
fuel  
the  
The  
For models equipped with a sub tank, the main  
tank is located on the rear side.  
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pped  
equi  
so  
(if  
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with  
CAUTION:  
CA UTION:  
highly  
and  
ammable  
fl  
emely  
under  
extr  
losive  
stop  
is  
Fuel  
exp  
Fuel is extremely flammable and highly  
explosive under ceꢀain conditions. Al-  
ways stop engine and do not smoke or  
allow open flames or sparks near the  
vehicle when refuelingꢄ  
Al-  
conditions.  
ceꢀain  
If fuel is spilled on the vehicle body,  
flush it away with water to avoid paint  
damage.  
or  
e
smok  
near  
not  
rks  
do  
spa  
and  
or  
lingꢄ  
engine  
ways  
low  
the  
mes  
fla  
open  
whe  
al  
fue  
re  
n
vehicle  
Fuel may be under pressureꢄ Turn the  
cap one-half turn andwaitfor any "hiss-  
ing" sound to stop, to prevent fuel  
Fuel may be under pressure. Turn the  
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