2011 CHRYSLER 300 open gas tank

Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when filling
the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and
never use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E-85
fuel, or any mixture of these two fuels.
For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
mended.When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling
•you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at
least 5 miles (8 km)
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience
hard starting and rough idle following start up even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
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3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the
pipe seals the system.
4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – the
nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling.
NOTE:Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches
allowing the flapper door to open. 5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle
“clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
NOTE:
A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the
spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for
emergency refueling with a gas can.
Fuel Filler Door
Fuel Funnel
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CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank
is being filled.
•Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator
Light” to turn on.
•A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel
filler door emergency release.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner
trim panel).
Access Cover
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Gasoline........................... 380
Gauge ............................ 264
Light ............................. 273
Materials Added ..................... 383
Methanol .......................... 381
Octane Rating ....................... 481
Saver Mode ........................ 278
Specifications ....................... 481
Tank Capacity ....................... 480
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 278
Fuel Saver ............................. 278
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 385
Fuses ................................ 466
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 223
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 380
Conserving ......................... 278
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 381
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 381 Gauges
Coolant Temperature .................. 267
Fuel .............................. 264
Speedometer ........................ 264
Tachometer ......................... 259
Gear Ranges ........................... 326
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 424
General Information ............17,24,139,204,380
General Maintenance ..................... 436
Glass Cleaning .......................... 465
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............392,394
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............392,393
GVWR ............................... 392
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 332
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 408
Head Restraints ......................... 154
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