Mazda 3 Hatchback (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

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Unlocking with Auxiliary Key

Only the driver's door can be unlocked
using the auxiliary key.
Refer to Keys on page 3-2.
Insert the auxiliary key while the
driver's door handle is pulled and turn
the key to the unlock side. Turn the
auxiliary key back to its original
position before removing it.

NOTE

If you attempt to open the driver’s
door using an unauthorized auxiliary
key, the key cylinder will spin around
but the door will not unlock.

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Locking, Unlocking with Touch
Sensor, Door Handle (With the
advanced keyless function)

By touching the sensing area of the
touch sensor, various locking/
unlocking operations can be done
without taking the key out of a bag or
pocket.
There are two types of touch sensors
used for locking and unlocking, and
each sensor is built into the outer door
handle on the driver and front
passenger's doors.

1. Sensing area of door lock touch

sensor (Depression on outer side of
door handle)

2. Sensing area of door release touch

sensor (Inner side of door handle)

NOTE

x

When locking/unlocking with the
transmitter carried, securely touch
the sensing area of the touch sensor
as follows.

Locking

Unlocking

x

The system may not operate normally
under the following conditions.

x

You touch the sensing area of the
door lock touch sensor and the
sensing area of the door release
touch sensor at the same time.

x

You touch the sensing area of the
touch sensor while wearing gloves.

x

Foreign matter such as snow or dirt
is stuck on the sensing area of the
touch sensor.

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x

You pull the door handle just after
touching the sensing area of the
touch sensor.

x

The system may operate if the outer
side door handle of a front door is
splashed with water by a car wash or
rain while the transmitter is in the
operation range.

x

If the system does not operate even
though you touch the sensing area of
the touch sensor correctly, release
the touch sensor once, and then
touch the sensing area of the touch
sensor again after waiting about 3
seconds.

Locking

When locking, touch the sensing area
of the door lock touch sensor with all
of the following conditions met.

x

The ignition is switched OFF.

x

All the doors are closed.

x

You are carrying the transmitter.

The following locations are locked by
touching the sensing area of the door
lock touch sensor.

x

All doors

x

Fuel-filler lid

x

Liftgate

When locking, the hazard warning
lights and sound operate one time.

Unlocking

When unlocking, touch the sensing
area of the door release touch sensor
with all of the following conditions
met.

x

The ignition is switched OFF.

x

The driver’s door is locked.

x

Three seconds or longer have passed
since the doors were locked.

x

You are carrying the transmitter.

(Unlocking from the driver's door)

The following locations are unlocked
by touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor of the
driver's door.

x

Driver’s door

x

Fuel-filler lid

NOTE

x

The location to be unlocked can be
changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

When unlocking, the hazard warning
lights and sound operate two times.

(Unlocking from the front passenger’s
door)

The following locations are unlocked
by touching the sensing area of the
door release touch sensor of the front
passenger's door.

x

All doors

x

Fuel-filler lid

x

Liftgate

When unlocking, the hazard warning
lights and sound operate two times.

NOTE

x

Confirm that all the doors and
liftgate/trunk lid are securely locked.
For the liftgate/trunk lid, move it
without pressing the electric liftgate/
trunk lid opener to verify that the
liftgate/trunk lid has not been left
ajar.

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x

A beep sound is heard for
confirmation when the doors,
fuel-filler lid, and liftgate are locked/
unlocked using the touch sensor. If
you prefer, the beep sound can be
turned off.
The volume of the beep sound can
also be changed. Refer to the
Settings section in the Mazda
Connect Owner's Manual.

x

(With theft-deterrent system)

The hazard warning lights flash when
the theft-deterrent system is armed
or turned off.
Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on
page 3-44.

x

The setting can be changed so that
the doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
are locked automatically without
touching the sensing area of the
touch sensor.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

(Walk-away auto lock function)

A beep sound is heard when all
doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are
closed while the transmitter is being
carried. All the doors, fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate are locked automatically
when the transmitter is out of the
operational range. Also, the hazard
warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all
the doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
are locked automatically after about
30 seconds.) If you are out of the
operational range before the doors
and the liftgate/trunk lid are
completely closed or another
transmitter is left in the vehicle, the
walk-away auto lock function will
not work. Always make sure that all
doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are
closed and locked before leaving the
vehicle. The walk-away auto lock
function does not close the power
windows.

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x

(Auto re-lock function)

After unlocking with the touch
sensor, all the doors , fuel-filler lid,
and liftgate will automatically lock if
any of the following operations are
not performed within about 60
seconds.

x

Opening a door or the liftgate/
trunk lid.

x

Switching the ignition to any
position other than off.

If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent
system, the hazard warning lights will
flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to
lock automatically can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Locking, Unlocking with
Transmitter

The following locations can be locked/
unlocked by operating the keyless
entry system transmitter. Refer to
Keyless Entry System (page 3-4).

x

All doors

x

Fuel-filler lid

x

Liftgate

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Locking, Unlocking with
Door-Lock Switch

Door-lock switch on driver’s and front
passenger's door

The following locations are locked/
unlocked by pressing the door-lock
switch.

x

All doors

x

Fuel-filler lid

x

Liftgate

Driver's door

1. Unlock
2. Lock

Front passenger's door

1. Unlock
2. Lock

NOTE

x

To prevent the transmitter from being
left in the vehicle, make sure that you
carry the transmitter before locking.

x

After locking by pressing the
door-lock switch and when the
liftgate/trunk lid is closed last with
the transmitter left in the vehicle,
only the liftgate/trunk lid is
unlocked.

Locking from the outside using the
door-lock switch

Doors can be locked from the outside
of the vehicle without using the
transmitter.

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When locking from the outside using
the door-lock switch, press the lock
side of the door-lock switch with all of
the following conditions met and then
close all the doors.

x

The ignition is switched OFF.

x

Any door is open.

NOTE

x

To prevent the transmitter from being
left in the vehicle, make sure that the
driver carries the transmitter when
locking the doors with any door
open.

x

After locking by pressing the
door-lock switch and when all the
doors are closed with the transmitter
left in the vehicle, all the doors,
liftgate, and fuel-filler lid are
unlocked.

Door-lock switch on liftgate (With the
advanced keyless function)

All doors, fuel-filler lid, and the liftgate
can be locked by pressing the
door-lock switch.

When locking using the door-lock
switch, press the door-lock switch with
all of the following conditions met and
then close the liftgate.

x

You are carrying the transmitter.

x

The ignition is switched OFF.

x

All the doors are closed.

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(With theft-deterrent system)

When locking, a beep sound operates
1 time.
When the liftgate closes, the hazard
warning lights operate 1 time.

(Without theft-deterrent system)

When locking, the hazard warning
lights and a beep sound operate 1
time.

NOTE

x

To prevent the transmitter from being
left in the vehicle, make sure that you
carry the transmitter before locking.

x

After locking by pressing the
door-lock switch and when the
liftgate is closed with the transmitter
left in the vehicle, the liftgate is
unlocked.

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Auto Lock/Unlock Function

WARNING

Do not pull the inner handle on a
front door:

Pulling the inner handle on a front
door while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. Passengers can fall out of
the vehicle if the door opens
accidentally, which could result in
death or serious injury.

x

When the vehicle speed exceeds 20
km/h (12 mph), all the doors,
fuel-filler lid, and liftgate lock
automatically.

x

When the ignition is switched off, all
the doors, fuel-filler lid, and liftgate
unlock automatically.

The auto lock/unlock function settings
can be changed.
Refer to the Settings section in the
Mazda Connect Owner's Manual.

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Locking, Unlocking with
Door-Lock Knob

Operation from inside

To lock any door from the inside, press
the door-lock knob.
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other door
locks.

1. Unlocked: Red indicator
2. Lock
3. Unlock

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Operation from outside

To lock any door using its door-lock
knob from the outside, press the
door-lock knob to the lock position
and close the door (holding the door
handle in the open position is not
required).
This does not operate the other door
locks.

NOTE

When locking the door this way:

x

Be careful not to leave the key inside
the vehicle.

x

The doors cannot be locked using
the driver's door lock knob if any
door or liftgate is open when the
ignition is switched to ACC or ON.

x

All the doors, fuel-filler lid , and
liftgate are unlocked when the lock
knob on all the doors is pressed
down to the lock side and all the
doors are closed with the transmitter
left in the vehicle.

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Rear Door Child Safety Locks

Rear doors that have been locked
using the child safety lock switched to
the lock side cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle.
For child safety, switch the child safety
lock on both rear doors to the lock
side.
When opening a rear door with the
child safety lock switched to the lock
side, pull the outer door handle with
the lock knob inside the vehicle
switched to the unlock side.

1. Auxiliary key (page 3-2)
2. Lock
3. Unlock

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Liftgate/Trunk Lid

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Liftgate/Trunk Lid

WARNING

Never allow a person to ride in the
luggage compartment/trunk:

Allowing a person to ride in the
luggage compartment/trunk is
dangerous. The person in the luggage
compartment/trunk could be seriously
injured or killed during sudden braking
or a collision.

Do not drive with the liftgate/trunk
lid open:

Exhaust gas in the cabin of a vehicle is
dangerous. An open liftgate/trunk lid
in a moving vehicle will cause exhaust
gas to be drawn into the cabin. This
gas contains CO (carbon monoxide),
which is colorless, odorless, and highly
poisonous, and it can cause loss of
consciousness and death. Moreover,
an open liftgate/trunk lid could cause
occupants to fall out in an accident.

Do not stack or leave loaded luggage
unsecured in the luggage
compartment:

Otherwise, the luggage may move or
collapse, resulting in injury or an
accident. In addition, do not load
luggage higher than the seatbacks. It
may affect the side or rear field of view.
Additionally, if the air bags deploy, the
cargo may scatter which could result in
serious injury or death.

CAUTION

¾

Before opening the liftgate/trunk lid,
remove any snow and ice
accumulation on it. Otherwise, the
liftgate/trunk lid could close under
the weight of the snow and ice
resulting in injury.

¾

Be careful when opening/closing the
liftgate/trunk lid during strong
winds. If a strong gust blows against
the liftgate/trunk lid, it could close
suddenly resulting in injury.

¾

Fully open the liftgate/trunk lid and
make sure that it stays open. If the
liftgate/trunk lid is only opened
partially, it could slam shut by
vibration or wind gusts resulting in
injury.

¾

When loading or unloading luggage
in the luggage compartment/trunk,
turn off the engine. Otherwise, you
could get burned by the heat of the
exhaust gas.

¾

Be careful not to apply excessive
force to the damper stay on the
liftgate such as by putting your hand
on the stay. Otherwise, the damper
stay may bend and affect the liftgate
operation.

1. Damper stay

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¾

Do not modify or replace the liftgate
damper stay. Consult an Authorized
Mazda Dealer if a liftgate damper
stay is deformed or damaged for
reasons such as a collision or if there
is some other problem.

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Opening and Closing the Liftgate/
Trunk Lid

Opening the liftgate (5–door)

Using the electric liftgate opener

Unlock the doors and liftgate, then
press the electric liftgate opener on the
liftgate and raise the liftgate when the
latch releases.

NOTE
(With the advanced keyless function)

x

A locked liftgate can also be opened
while the key is being carried.

x

When opening the liftgate with the
doors and the liftgate locked, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate
latch to release after the electric
liftgate opener is pressed.

x

The liftgate can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent
locking the key in the vehicle, the
liftgate can be opened by pressing
the electric liftgate opener. If the
liftgate cannot be opened despite
doing this procedure, first push the
liftgate completely closed, then press
the electric liftgate opener to fully
open the liftgate.

x

When the liftgate latch is released by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly. If the
liftgate is not operated for a certain
period of time, the liftgate cannot be
raised.

To open

Press the electric liftgate opener
again.

To close

To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it first by
pressing the electric liftgate opener,
then close it after waiting at least 1
second.

x

If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the liftgate cannot be
unlocked, the liftgate can be opened
by performing the emergency
procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid
Cannot be Opened on page 7-49.

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Opening the trunk lid (4–door)

Using the trunk lid release button

Push the trunk lid release button.

Using the electric trunk lid opener
(With the advanced keyless function)

A trunk lid can also be opened while
the key is being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid opener on
the trunk lid, then raise the trunk lid
when the latch releases.

NOTE

x

When opening the trunk lid with the
doors locked, it may require a few
seconds for the trunk lid latch to
release after the electric trunk lid
opener is pressed.

x

The trunk lid can be closed when the
doors are locked with the key left in
the vehicle. However, to prevent
locking the key in the vehicle, the
trunk lid can be opened by pressing
the electric trunk lid opener. If the
trunk lid cannot be opened despite
doing this procedure, press the
electric trunk lid opener to fully open
the trunk lid after pushing the trunk
lid completely closed.

x

If the vehicle battery is dead or there
is a malfunction in the electrical
system and the trunk lid cannot be
unlocked, the trunk lid can be
opened by performing the
emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid
Cannot be Opened on page 7-49.

Closing the liftgate/trunk lid

Lower the liftgate/trunk lid slowly
using the liftgate/trunk lid grip recess,
then push the liftgate/trunk lid closed
using both hands.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate/
trunk lid to make sure it is secure.

(5–door)

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(4–door)

WARNING

Do not drive the vehicle with the
liftgate-ajar warning indication
displayed :

Otherwise, the liftgate/trunk lid may
open unexpectedly and result in an
accident.

NOTE

Confirm that the liftgate/trunk lid is
securely closed.
Move the liftgate/trunk lid without
pressing the electric liftgate/trunk lid
opener to verify that the liftgate/trunk
lid has not been left ajar.

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Luggage Compartment

Luggage compartment cover (5-door)

WARNING

Do not place anything on top of the
cover:

Placing luggage or other cargo on top
of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a
collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone.

Make sure luggage and cargo are
secured before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a
collision and cause injury.

CAUTION

¾

Make sure the luggage compartment
cover is firmly secured. If it is not
firmly secured, it could unexpectedly
disengage resulting in injury.

The luggage compartment can be
accessed by opening the liftgate when
the straps are attached to the sides of
the liftgate.

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Removing the luggage compartment
cover

This cover can be removed for more
room.
1. Remove the straps from the hooks.
2. Press the luggage compartment

cover upward from near the pins
and remove the luggage
compartment cover from the pins.

1. Pin

3. Lift the front end of the luggage

compartment cover and remove it.

Inside Trunk Release

Lever (4-door)

*

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Inside Trunk Release Lever

Your vehicle is equipped with an inside
trunk release lever that provides a
means of escape for children and
adults in the event they become locked
inside the trunk.

No matter how careful adults might be
with keys and locking their cars,
parents should be aware that children
may be tempted to play around
vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding
place.

Adults are advised to familiarize
themselves with the operation and
location of the inside trunk release
lever so that all children can be told
about it in an appropriate way, keeping
in mind that most vehicles do not have
such levers.

WARNING

Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat
backs are latched and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle:

Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving
children in the vehicle with the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the
trunk lid and climb inside resulting in
possible injury or death from heat
exposure.

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*Some models.

Always keep the car from being a
tempting place to play by latching the
rear seats, doors and the trunk, and
keeping the keys where children can
not play with them:

Leaving children or animals unattended
in a parked vehicle is dangerous.
Babies left sleeping and children who
lock themselves in cars or trunks can
die very quickly from heat prostration.
Do not leave your children or pets
alone in a car at any time. Do not leave
the car, the rear folding seats or the
trunk unlocked.

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Opening the Trunk Lid from the
Inside

Slide the inside trunk release lever in
the direction of the arrow. The lever is
made of material that will glow for
hours in the darkness of the trunk
following a brief exposure to ambient
light.

The inside trunk release lever is located
on the inside of the trunk lid.

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Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions

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Fuel Requirements

Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED
FUEL, which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a
minimum.

To achieve maximum engine performance, use the specified fuel.

Fuel

Octane Rating

*1

(Anti-knock index)

Regular unleaded fuel

87 [(R+M)/2 method] or above (91 RON or above)

*

1

U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gas station pumps.

Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) will negatively affect the emission
control system performance and could also cause engine knocking and serious
engine damage.

CAUTION

¾

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.
Leaded fuel is harmful to the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors and will lead
to deterioration of the emission control system and or failures.

¾

This vehicle can only use oxygenated fuels containing no more than 10 % ethanol
by volume. Damage to the vehicle may occur when ethanol exceeds this
recommendation, or if the gasoline contains any methanol. Stop using gasohol of
any kind if your vehicle engine is performing poorly.

¾

Never add fuel system additives other than a Mazda genuine product, otherwise
the emission control system could be damaged. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer for details.

Gasoline blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or ether compounds are generally
referred to as oxygenated fuels. The common gasoline blend that can be used with
your vehicle is ethanol blended at no more than 10 %. Gasoline containing alcohol,
such as ethanol or methanol, may be marketed under the name "Gasohol".

Vehicle damage and drivability problems resulting from the use of the following may
not be covered by the warranty.

x

Gasohol containing more than 10 % ethanol.

x

Gasoline or gasohol containing methanol.

x

Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.

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Emission Control System

This vehicle is equipped with an
emission control system (the catalytic
converter is part of this system) that
enables the vehicle to comply with
existing exhaust emissions
requirements.

WARNING

Never park over or near anything
flammable:

Parking over or near anything
flammable, such as dry grass, is
dangerous. Even with the engine
turned off, the exhaust system remains
very hot after normal use and could
ignite anything flammable. A resulting
fire could cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Ignoring the following precautions
could cause lead to accumulate on the
catalyst inside the converter or cause
the converter to get very hot. Either
condition will damage the converter
and cause poor performance.

¾

USE ONLY UNLEADED FUEL.

¾

Do not drive your Mazda with any
sign of engine malfunction.

¾

Do not coast with the ignition
switched off.

¾

Do not descend steep grades in gear
with the ignition switched off.

¾

Do not operate the engine at high
idle for more than 2 minutes.

¾

Do not tamper with the emission
control system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician.

¾

Do not push-start or pull-start this
vehicle.

NOTE

x

Under U.S. federal law, any
modification to the
original-equipment emission control
system before the first sale and
registration of a vehicle is subject to
penalties. In some states, such
modification made on a used vehicle
is also subject to penalties.

x

While the engine is off, the sound of
a valve opening and closing can be
heard at the rear of the vehicle,
however this does not indicate an
abnormality. The vehicle has a
self-checking device and it operates
while the engine is off.

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Engine Exhaust (Carbon
monoxide)

WARNING

Do not drive your vehicle if you smell
exhaust gas inside the vehicle:

Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This
gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
which is colorless, odorless, and
poisonous. When inhaled, it can cause
loss of consciousness and death. If you
smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle,
keep all windows fully open and
contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer
immediately.

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Do not run the engine when inside an
enclosed area:

Running the engine inside an enclosed
area, such as a garage, is dangerous.
Exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could easily enter
the cabin. Loss of consciousness or
even death could occur.

Open the windows or adjust the
heating or cooling system to draw
fresh air when idling the engine:

Exhaust gas is dangerous. When the
vehicle is stopped with the windows
closed and the engine running for a
long time even in an open area,
exhaust gas, which contains poisonous
carbon monoxide, could enter the
cabin. Loss of consciousness or even
death could occur.

Clear snow from underneath and
around your vehicle, particularly the
tail pipe, before starting the engine:

Running the engine when a vehicle is
stopped in deep snow is dangerous.
The exhaust pipe could be blocked by
the snow, allowing exhaust gas to
enter the cabin. Because exhaust gas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
it could cause loss of consciousness or
even death to occupants in the cabin.

Fuel-Filler Lid and Cap

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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.

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