2016 CHRYSLER 300 fuel fill door release

FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .455
▫ E-85 General Information ...............455
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................455
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................456
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............456
▫ Starting ........................... .457
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .457
▫ Replacement Parts ....................457
▫ Maintenance ....................... .458
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .458
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........460
VEHICLE LOADING ....................461
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............462
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......462
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .........462
▫ Overloading ........................ .463
▫ Loading ........................... .463
 TRAILER TOWING .....................464
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............464
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............467
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ........................... .468
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............469
▫ Towing Requirements ..................470
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Maintenance
CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
may affect drivability.
ADDING FUEL
1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located in thedriver’s door map pocket).
2. Open the fuel filler door.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
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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. 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 refuel-
ing.
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. Maintain nozzle in filler for 5 seconds to allow nozzle to drain.
7. 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
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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 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 located in the trunk.
Fuel Funnel
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