Loose Fuel Cap warning message

Loose Fuel Cap warning message
Loose Fuel Cap warning message

The LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message displays in the odometer when the fuel-filler cap is not tightened correctly after the vehicle has been refueled. It may take a few driving trips for the message to be displayed. To turn off the warning message, perform the following.

1. Remove and install the fuel-filler cap as previously described as soon as possible.

2. Tighten the fuel-filler cap until it clicks.

3. Press the loose fuel cap warning reset button A in the meter for about 1 second to turn off the LOOSE FUEL CAP warning message B after tightening the fuel-filler cap.

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