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Loose Fuel Filler Cap
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
”gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). If this
occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
Trip Odometer button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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Fuel.................................. .378
Adding ............................. .383
Additives ............................ .382
Clean Air ............................ .380
Conserving ........................... .229
Ethanol ............................. .380
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................383
Gasoline ............................. .378
Gauge .............................. .212
Materials Added ....................... .382
Methanol ............................ .380
Octane Rating ......................... .378
Requirements ......................... .378
Saver Mode .......................... .229
Specifications ......................... .496
Tank Capacity ......................... .495
Fueling ............................... .383
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .229
Fuel Saver ............................. .229Fuel System Caution
...................... .384
Fuses ................................. .481
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................383
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .380
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .378
Conserving ........................... .229
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................380
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................214
Fuel ................................ .212
Odometer ............................ .218
Speedometer ......................... .212
Tachometer ........................... .212
Gear Ranges .............................311
Gear Select Lever Override ..................433
General Information ........................19
Glass Cleaning .......................... .479
Gr
oss Axle Weight Rating ...................387
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Rearview............................ .108
Vanity ...............................111
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .229
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................368
Mopar Parts ............................ .447
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .380
Multi-Function Control Lever .................166
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................378
Odometer .............................. .212
Trip ................................ .212
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .228
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................228 Oil, Engine
............................. .448
Capacity ............................ .495
Change Interval ....................... .450
Checking ............................ .448
Dipstick ............................. .448
Disposal ............................. .452
Filter ............................... .452
Filter Disposal ........................ .452
Identification Logo ..................... .450
Materials Added to ..................... .451
Recommendation ...................... .450
Synthetic ............................ .452
Viscosity ............................ .451
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .452
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................444
Operating Precautions ..................... .444
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overdrive .............................. .317
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Trailer Towing........................ .397
Tread Wear Indicators ....................363
Tire Safety Information .....................342
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................393
To Open Hood .......................... .160
Towing ............................... .388
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................127
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .435
Guide .............................. .393
Recreational .......................... .402
Weight .............................. .393
Towing Assistance ........................ .127
Traction ............................... .321
Traction Control ......................... .333
Trailer Towing .......................... .388
Cooling System Tips .....................401
Hitches ............................. .392
Minimum Requirements ..................395
Tips................................ .400Trailer and Tongue Weight
.................393
Wiring .............................. .399
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .393
Trailer Weight ........................... .393
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .498
Transmission ........................... .472
Automatic ........................... .310
Fluid ............................... .472
Manual ............................. .304
Shifting ............................. .308
Transmitter
Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .28
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .363
Trip Odometer .......................... .212
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................43
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................43
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