2015 JEEP CHEROKEE fuel fill door release

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▫Cruising Range.......................587
▫Replacement Parts....................588
▫Maintenance........................588
!ADDING FUEL........................588
▫Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release.........590
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............590
!VEHICLE LOADING....................591
▫Certification Label....................591
!TRAILER TOWING.....................593
▫Common Towing Definitions.............593
▫Trailer Hitch Classification...............597
▫Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)............................598
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............599
▫Towing Requirements..................600
▫Towing Tips.........................605
!RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)...................606
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .606
▫Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Models............................606
▫Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 1-Speed
Power Transfer Unit....................607
▫Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 2-Speed
Power Transfer Unit....................607
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NOTE:When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap
tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door rein-
forcement.
1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located on the
driver ’s side door trim).
2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel filler
cap.
NOTE:
•In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the
fuel door to break the ice buildup and re-release the
fuel door using the inside release button. Do not pry
on the door.
•When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank
is full.
•Tighten the gas cap about one quarter turn until you
hear one click. This is an indication that the cap is
properly tightened.
•If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will
come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time
the vehicle is refueled.
CAUTION!
•Damage to the fuel system or emission control
system could result from using an improper fuel
cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impu-
rities into the fuel system. Also, a poorly fitting
aftermarket cap can cause the “Malfunction Indi-
cator Light (MIL)” to illuminate, due to fuel vapors
escaping from the system.
•A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the MIL to turn
on.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•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 gas cap is removed 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 MIL 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 liftgate.
2. Remove access door located on interior trim panel for
release cable with the tip of your key.
3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up to release the
fuel filler door.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver
Information Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information (EVIC) or#Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a
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