Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 67

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WARNING

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When refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling 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 cap, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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Type A (

→P. 276) only: Always hold the grips 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, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

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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 vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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Do not smoke while refueling 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.

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When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:

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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Do not top off the fuel tank.

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Type A

Pull up the opener to open
the fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to remove it and hang it on the back
of the fuel filler door.

NOTICE

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Refueling

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Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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Vehicles with DPF system: 
Use the specified fuel. If fuel other than the specified fuel is used, white
smoke may be continuously emitted from the exhaust pipe during regener-
ating the filter. (

→P. 364)

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Without over fender

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With over fender

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Type B

To unlock the fuel tank cap,
insert the key and turn it
counterclockwise.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.

Make sure not to hold and turn
the key.

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Type A

After refueling, turn the fuel
tank cap until you hear a click.
Once the cap is released, it will
turn slightly in the opposite
direction.

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Closing the fuel tank cap

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Type B

Close the fuel tank cap

Make sure to put the fuel tank
cap with the arrow upward and
turn it slowly to close.
When turning the fuel tank cap,
do not hold and turn the key.

Lock the fuel cap

Turning the fuel cap key clock-
wise.

Arrow

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WARNING

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When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.