Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap; Before Driving; Fuel and Emission- Page 79

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Before Driving

Fuel and Emission

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

WARNING

When removing the fuel-filler cap, 

loosen the cap slightly and wait for any 

hissing to stop, then remove it:

Fuel spray is dangerous. Fuel can 

burn skin and eyes and cause illness 

if ingested. Fuel spray is released 

when there is pressure in the fuel tank 

and the fuel-filler cap is removed too 

quickly.

Before refueling, stop the engine, and 

always keep sparks and flames away 

from the filler neck:

Fuel vapor is dangerous. It could be 

ignited by sparks or flames causing 

serious burns and injuries.

Additionally, use of the incorrect fuel-

filler cap or not using a fuel-filler cap 

may result in a fuel leak, which could 

result in serious burns or death in an 

accident.

Do not continue refueling after the fuel 

pump nozzle shuts off automatically:

Continuing to add fuel after the 

fuel pump nozzle has shut off 

automatically is dangerous because 

overfilling the fuel tank may cause 

fuel overflow or leakage. Fuel overflow 

and leakage could damage the vehicle 

and if the fuel ignites it could cause a 

fire and explosion resulting in serious 

injury or death.

CAUTION

Always use only a genuine Mazda fuel-

filler cap or an approved equivalent, 

available at an Authorized Mazda 

Dealer. The wrong cap can result in 

a serious malfunction of the fuel and 

emission control systems. It may also 

cause the check engine light in the 

instrument cluster to illuminate.

 Fuel-Filler Lid

When the fuel-filler lid end is pressed with 

the doors unlocked, the fuel-filler lid rises.

The fuel-filler lid operates in conjunction 

with the door locking/unlocking 

mechanism.

Make sure to lock both the doors when 

leaving the vehicle.

Refer to Door Locks on page 

3-10.

To close, press the fuel-filler lid until a 

click sound is heard.

NOTE

Lock the doors after closing the fuel lid.

If the fuel lid is closed after locking the 

doors, the fuel lid cannot be locked.

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