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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. 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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WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smoking
materials lit or products that can cause spark in or near
the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas
cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning
agent and never use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with any octane rating greater than 87
(R+M)/2, or solely E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these fuels.
For best results, avoid fueling patterns alternating be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline.
When switching fuel types:
•Add 5 gallons (19 liters) or more when refueling.
• Drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least
5 miles (8 km).
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard start-
ing and/or driveability problems during warm up. NOTE:
•
Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and
rough idle following start up may be experienced even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline addi-
tive, such as Mopar Injector Cleanup or Techron may be
used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formulated
engine oils. These special requirements are included in
Mopar engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting FCA US
Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended that engine
oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of
Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395 contains
additional requirements, developed during extensive fleet
testing, to provide additional protection to FCA US LLC
engines.
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Engine Oil............................ .412
Fuel Requirements ....................411,412
Maintenance ........................... .413
Replacement Parts ....................... .413
Starting .............................. .413
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .224
Floor Console ............................ .107
Fluid, Brake .......................... .415, 417
Fluid Capacities ........................... .414
Fluid Leaks .............................. .215
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .369
Cooling System ......................... .365
Engine Oil ............................ .350
Transfer Case .......................... .372
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .415
Fog Lights ................................70
Fold-Flat Seats .............................44
Folding Rear Seats ..........................45
Forward Collision Warning ....................163
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .335
Fuel ................................... .407
Additives ............................. .408
Clean Air ............................. .408Ethanol
........................... .409, 411
Flexible ................................411
Gasoline .............................. .407
Gauge ............................... .139
Materials Added ........................ .408
Methanol ............................. .409
Octane Rating ....................407, 408, 415
Requirements ....................... .407, 414
Specifications .......................... .415
Tank Capacity .......................... .414
Fuses .................................. .310
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............100
Gasoline,
Clean Air ........................ .408
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .408
Gauges Fuel ................................. .139
Gear Ranges ............................. .232
Glass Cleaning ........................... .401
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................285, 287
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............285, 286
GVWR ................................. .285
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