2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN open gas tank

E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso-
line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher
ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
•Operate in a lean mode.
• OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
• Poor engine performance.
• Poor cold start and cold drivability.
• Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion. To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
•
Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer).
• Change the engine oil and oil filter.
• Disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the
engine controller memory.
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT In Gasoline
Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl (MMT)
is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
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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 remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or 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.
E-85 Badge
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ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the
left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged,
be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.NOTE:
The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened
while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
fuel door.
CAUTION!
• Damage to the fuel system or emissions control
system could result from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap
could let impurities into the fuel system and may
cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to
turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the
system.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
Fuel Filler Cap
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Power Steering.........................478
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........654
Fog Lights ..............................227
Fog Light Service .........................650
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............199
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................597
Fuel ...................................529
Adding ..............................538
Additives .............................532
CleanAir .............................530
Conserving ............................338
Economy Mode ........................464
Ethanol ..............................530
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................321
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................321
Gasoline ..............................529
Gauge ...............................321
Light ................................325
Materials Added ........................532 Methanol
.............................530
Octane Rating ..........................529
Requirements ..........................529
Saver Mode ...........................338
Tank Capacity ..........................653
Fuel, Flexible ............................534
Fueling ................................538
Fuel Optimizer ...........................338
Fuel Saver ..............................338
Fuses ..................................639
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............260
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................538
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................530
Gasoline (Fuel) ...........................529
Conserving ............................338
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................530
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................324
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