1996 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 217

To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The fuel capis behind a hinged door on the driver's side of your vehicle. If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. on you if you open the Gasoline can spray out fuel filler cap tooquickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for any "hiss" noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap all the way. Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasolinefrom painted surfaces as soon as possible. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Oldsmobile" in the Index.