2015 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE fuel fill door release

▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings.............531
!FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED...........................532
▫E-85 General Information...............532
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................533
▫Fuel Requirements....................533
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.............534
▫Starting............................535
▫Cruising Range.......................535
▫Replacement Parts....................535
▫Maintenance........................535
!ADDING FUEL........................536
▫Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release.........538
!VEHICLE LOADING....................539
▫Certification Label....................539
!TRAILER TOWING.....................542
▫Common Towing Definitions.............542
▫Trailer Hitch Classification...............545
▫Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings)............................546
▫Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover Removal (Summit
Models) — If Equipped.................547
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............548
▫Towing Requirements..................549
▫Towing Tips.........................554
!SNOW PLOW.........................556
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ADDING FUEL
1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located under
the headlamp switch).
2. Open the fuel filler door.
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.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
Fuel Filler Door
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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 fuel is pumped into a portable
container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be
burned. Always place fuel 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. Push the inboard edge of the left storage bin to the
center, this will pop up the outboard edge.
3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to
disengage snaps.
4. Remove the storage bin.
5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the
release cable back to the home position to re-seat the
fuel door latch to the closed position.
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