Arrive & Position
This tiny arrow next to the gas-pump icon on your dash tells you which side the fuel door is on.
What is the fuel-door arrow
Shift to this and turn off the engine before exiting.
What is Park
At the pump, insert/tap this to start authorization.
What is a payment card
Lift the nozzle and insert it fully into this opening on the car.
What is the filler neck
Release the handle, wait a beat, then remove the nozzle and tilt it slightly to prevent these.
What are drips
Pull forward until this part of your car lines up with the nozzle cradle.
What is the fuel door
Use the dash button, lever, or push-to-open to do this before fueling.
What is open the fuel door
When prompted for verification at U.S. pumps, enter this from your address.
What is your ZIP code
Squeeze this to begin fueling.
What is the handle/lever
Place this back in the pump cradle and close the fuel door.
What is the nozzle
Before you stop, straighten these so the car won’t creep when you park.
What are the front wheels?
On screw-cap systems, turn this counterclockwise to remove.
What is the gas cap
Press the button for this number (e.g., 87/89/91) that matches your car’s requirement.
What is the octane grade
Where legal, use this clip to keep fuel flowing hands-free.
What is the handle latch
If you have a screw cap, tighten until you hear this.
What is a click (tightened until it clicks)
Leave enough room to open this panel fully without hitting the pump.
What is the fuel door?
On capless fillers, you skip the cap check this area for debris before inserting the nozzle.
What is the filler neck/flap
If paying with cash, you must do this step before lifting the nozzle.
If paying with cash, you must do this step before lifting the nozzle.
Watch this on the pump to track gallons and total cost.
What is the pump display/meter
Press this option on the terminal if you want purchase documentation.
What is ‘Print receipt’
If the nozzle is bagged or the screen says ‘out of service,’ your next step is to do this.
What is choose a different pump
To discharge static, touch this metal area before handling the nozzle.
What is the car’s body near the filler
Scan or type this (if you have one) before selecting your fuel grade to apply discounts.
What is your loyalty/rewards number
As the tank nears full, you’ll hear a change in sound and this automatic action will occur.
What is the nozzle’s automatic shut-off ‘click’
Before driving, do a quick check for these two common forget-me-nots related to fueling
What are the replaced nozzle and closed fuel door/cap