BEFORE DRIVING
Refuelling
Refuelling
CAUTION
When refuelling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refuelling the vehicle. Failure to do so may
result in death or serious injury.
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After 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 refuelling because sparks
resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapours to ignite while refuelling.
Always hold the grip 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 removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurised
fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to
come close to an open fuel tank.
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Do not inhale fuel vapours. Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
Do not smoke while refuelling the vehicle. Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite
and cause a fire.
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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
Securely 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.
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Avoid spilling fuel during refilling; doing so may damage the vehicle. Immediately
pour water on any spilled fuel.
Use of ethanol blended fuel
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended fuel where the ethanol content is up to 10%. For
details, refer to “Fuel” on page 328.
FUEL TANK CAP
When refuelling, turn off the engine and
close the doors and windows.
To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever
up.
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