What should you do if FUEL IMBALANCE caution message is presented during fueling operations?

When the FUEL IMBALANCE caution message is displayed during fueling operations, it indicates that there is a difference in fuel quantities between the left and right tanks that has exceeded acceptable limits. The correct course of action is to check the fuel levels and adjust them accordingly. This is crucial for maintaining the aircraft's balance and performance, as an imbalanced fuel load can lead to handling issues and affect the aircraft's center of gravity.

By verifying the fuel levels, you can identify the extent of the imbalance and take necessary actions to redistribute the fuel appropriately, either through fuel transfer procedures or by adjusting fueling operations. Ensuring that the fuel tanks are balanced is essential not just for safety but also for operational efficiency, particularly during takeoff, cruise, and landing phases.

The other choices do not address the need to rectify the fuel status. Proceeding with normal operations could compromise safety, stopping fueling immediately without assessing the situation does not resolve the imbalance, and waiting for the imbalance to resolve on its own fails to take proactive measures that ensure proper load management.