1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

I BeI- -Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burnsviolently, and that can cause very bad injuries.Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refuelingyour vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smokingmaterials away from gasoline.I ne cap is behind a hinged door on the left side ofyour vehicle.To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left(counterclockwise).If you get gasoline on yourself and thensomething ignites it, you could be badly burned.Gasoline can spray out on you if you open, thefuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happenif your tank is nearly full, and is more likely inhot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly andwait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrewthe cap all the way.careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline frompainted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning theOutside of Your Buick” in the Index.6-5