2018 CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID fuel fill door release

REFUELING THE VEHICLE
1. Put the vehicle in the PARK postion.
2. Press the fuel filler door release button (located in thedriver’s door in the upper map pocket).
3. The button press will initiate a sequence of events to depressurize the fuel system. A message will display in
the cluster letting you know when the vehicle is ready to
be fueled. NOTE:
•After pushing the release button you will have 20 min-
utes to fuel the vehicle, beyond 20 minutes you will
need to press the release button again.
• The fuel door could take up to 15 seconds to open. It
may take longer to open in some situations, such as
high ambient temperatures.
• If you hear a hissing sound when the nozzle is inserted
into the filler pipe, wait to begin fueling the vehicle
until after the hissing sound stops.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
Instrument Cluster Message
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4. The fuel door pops away from the vehicle when it hasbeen released. To finish opening the fuel door, manually
rotate it away from the vehicle.
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.
5. There is no fuel filler cap. Two flapper doors inside the pipe seal the system.
6. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, the nozzle opens and holds both flapper doors while refueling. 7. Fill the vehicle with fuel, when the fuel nozzle “clicks”
or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
8. Wait five seconds before removing the fuel nozzle to allow fuel to drain from nozzle.
9. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper door. A funnel is
provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency
refueling with a gas can.
1. Retrieve funnel from the storage bin located in the left rear quarter trim.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle, ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold both
flapper doors open.
3. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
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 regulations
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.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”
the fuel tank after filling.
Emergency Fuel Door Release
1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the RUN position (PSA not active)
NOTE: If this is not performed, then the tank vent valve
will not open. This will result in premature fuel pump
shutoffs. 2. Access the storage bin located behind the rear cargo trim
panel.
3. Remove access cover in the upper right corner.
4. After removing green handle from retention bracket, then pull the green handle directly away from the
bracket to release the fuel door.Access Cover Location
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