2018 JEEP CHEROKEE fuel cap release

WARNING!
up. You must continue to pay attention
while backing up. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
• To avoid vehicle damage, ParkViewshould only be used as a parking aid.
The ParkView camera is unable to view
every obstacle or object in your drive
path.
• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle
must be driven slowly when using
ParkView to be able to stop in time when
an obstacle is seen. It is recommended
that the driver look frequently over his/
her shoulder when using ParkView.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler
door, on the passenger side of the vehicle. If
the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap has been designed for use
with this vehicle. NOTE:
When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap
tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler
door reinforcement.
1. Push 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 indica-
tion that the cap is properly tightened.
• If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) will
come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened
every time the vehicle is refueled.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is
open or the tank is being filled.
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
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CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehi-
cle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e.,
cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough without engine
operation, the vehicle’s battery will dis-
charge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY
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 right inte-rior 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.
IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating your en-
gine by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the
transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not in-
crease engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the
vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air con-
ditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H” and you hear continu-
ous chimes, turn the engine off immedi-
ately and call for service. NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow
down an impending overheat condition:
• If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it
off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows
the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from
the engine cooling system.WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant
bottle is hot.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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FiltersAir Conditioning ..............44
Engine Oil ................238
Flashers Hazard Warning .............160
Turn Signal ..............32, 64
Turn Signals ...............118
Fluid, Brake .................240
Fluid Capacities ...............237
Fluid Leaks ..................118
Fluid Level Checks Brake ...................209
Engine Oil ................208
Fluids And Lubricants ...........238
Fog Lights ........30, 31, 32, 63, 163
Fog Light Service ..............163
Fog Lights, Rear ...............163
Forward Collision Warning ..........81
Four Wheel Drive ..............130
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........189
Front And Rear ParkSense System . . . .149
Front ParkSense System ..........149
Fuel ......................231
Additives .................233
Ethanol ..................232
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........155
Gasoline .................231 Light
....................62
Materials Added .............233
Octane Rating ..........231, 238
Specifications ..............238
Tank Capacity ..............237
Fuses .....................164
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........155
Gasoline, Clean Air .............232
Gasoline (Fuel) ................231
Gear Ranges .................126
Gear Select Lever Override ........189
Glass
Cleaning ................228
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect) ......263
Hazard Warning Flasher ..........160
Headlights .................30, 31
Automatic ..............30, 31
Delay ....................31
Time Delay ................31
Head Restraints ................25
Head Rests ...................25
Heated Mirrors .................29
Hill Descent Control .............76
Hill Descent Control Indicator .......76
Hill Start Assist ................70 Hood Release
.................47
Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster ............55
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning.....227
Interior Appearance Care ..........227
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....33
Introduction ...................1
Inverter, Power .................52
iPod/USB/MP3 Control Bluetooth Streaming Audio ......263
Jacking Instructions ............174
Jack Location ................173
Jack Operation .........173, 174, 216
Jump Starting ................186
Key Fob Arm The Alarm ..............18
Disarm The Alarm .............18
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..............19
Key, Replacement ...............15
Keys .......................13
Lane Change And Turn Signals .......32
Lane Change Assist ..............32
LaneSense ..................151
301