Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/
Mexico-15555985) - 2022 - CRC - 8/3/21
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Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
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Read and follow all the instructions on
the fuel pump island.
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Turn off the engine when refueling.
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Keep sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel.
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Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
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Avoid using electronic devices while
refueling.
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Do not re-enter the vehicle while
pumping fuel.
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Keep children away from the fuel
pump and never let children
pump fuel.
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Before touching the fill nozzle, touch a
metallic object to discharge static
electricity from your body.
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Fuel can spray out if the fill nozzle is
inserted too quickly. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather. Insert the
fill nozzle slowly and wait for any hiss
noise to stop before beginning to
flow fuel.
To open the fuel door, push and release the
rearward center edge of the door.
The capless refueling system does not have
a fuel cap. Slowly and fully insert and latch
the fill nozzle.
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Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more than
three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may
cause:
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Vehicle performance issues, including
engine stalling and damage to the fuel
system.
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Fuel spills.
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Potential fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait five seconds
after you have finished pumping before
removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See
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Warning
If a fire starts while you are refueling, do
not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow
of fuel by shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant. Leave the
area immediately.
Filling the Tank with a Portable Gas Can
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be
filled from a portable gas can:
1. Locate the capless funnel adapter.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into the
capless fuel system.