Operation Manual

damage.
. Insert the cap straight into the fuel-filler
tube, then tighten until the fuel-filler cap
clicks. Failure to tighten the fuel-filler
cap properly may cause the
mal-
function indicator light (MIL) to illumi-
nate. If the
light illuminates
because the fuel-filler cap is loose or
missing, tighten or install the cap and
continue to drive the vehicle. The
light should turn off after a few driving
trips. If the
light does not turn off
after a few driving trips, have the vehicle
inspected by an INFINITI retailer.
. The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning will appear
if the fuel-filler cap is not properly
tightened. It may take a few driving
trips for the message to be displayed.
Failure to tighten the fuel-filler cap
properly after the LOOSE FUEL CAP
warning appears may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to
illuminate.
. For additional information, see “Mal-
function Indicator Light (MIL)” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
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To remove the fuel-filler cap:
1. Turn the fuel-filler cap counterclockwise
to remove.
2. Put the fuel-filler cap on the cap holder
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while refueling.
To install the fuel-filler cap:
1. Insert the fuel-filler cap straight into the
fuel-filler tube.
2. Turn the fuel-filler cap clockwise until a
single click is heard.
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Loose fuel cap warning
The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning appears on
the dot matrix liquid crystal display when
the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly
after the vehicle has been refueled. It may
take a few driving trips for the warning to
be displayed.
To turn off the warning, perform the
following:
1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as
soon as possible. (See “Fuel-filler cap”
earlier in this section.)
2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.
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