Yes, but static electricity-related incidents at retail gasoline outlets can be avoided. In the unlikely event a fire occurs when refueling, leave the nozzle in the fill pipe and back away from the vehicle. Notify the station attendant immediately so that all dispensing devices and pumps can be shut off with emergency controls. Use the emergency shutdown button to shut off the pump.
Safety tips to avoid static electricity buildup:
- Upon exiting vehicle and before handling the nozzle or fuel door, always touch a metal part of the vehicle such as the door or hood.
- To avoid a build-up of static electricity, do not get back into your vehicle during refueling.
- If you cannot avoid getting back into the vehicle, upon exiting always touch a metal part of the vehicle away from the fill point before handling the nozzle.
To minimize the danger from fire while filling a portable container with gasoline:
- Turn off your vehicles engine.
- Extinguish smoking materials (cigarettes, pipes, etc.).
- Remove the container from the vehicle and place it on the ground a safe distance from the vehicle.
- Keep the nozzle in contact with the container at the inlet during fuel transfer.