2019 JEEP COMPASS fuel cap release

7. 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 spare tire storage
area.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening
as the fuel nozzle.3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold
flapper door open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off
prior to putting back in the spare tire
storage area.
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.
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 run-
ning. This is in violation of most coun-
tries regulations and may cause the
“Malfunction Indicator Light” to turn
on.
WARNING!
• Do not apply any object/cap to the end of
the filler which is not provided for the
car. The use of non-compliant objects/
plugs could cause a pressure increase
inside the tank, resulting in dangerous
situations.
• 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. Remove package tray if equipped.
3. Remove access door located on right inte-
rior trim panel for release cable with the
tip of your key.
Filling Procedure
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Oil..................274, 276
Oil Filler Cap...............240
Oil Selection...............274
Overheating...............223
Starting..................141
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature...............119, 230
Exhaust Gas Cautions........138, 272
Exhaust System............138, 246
Exterior Lighting................33
Exterior Lights.............33, 140
Filters
Air Conditioning..........48, 245
Engine Oil................276
Flashers
Hazard Warning.............193
Turn Signals.......33, 36, 74, 140
Flash-To-Pass...............33, 34
Fluid, Brake.................279
Fluid Capacities...............274
Fluid Leaks..................140
Fluid Level Checks
Brake...................248
Engine Oil................243
Fluids And Lubricants...........276
Fog Lights..............33, 35, 73Fog Lights, Rear................35
Fold-Flat Seats................24
Folding Rear Seats..............25
Forward Collision Warning..........91
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........225
Fuel...................269, 272
Additives.................269
Consumption...............280
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..........180
Gasoline.................269
Light....................69
Materials Added.............269
Octane Rating......
.269, 272, 276
Specifications..............276
Tank Capacity..............274
Fueling....................183
Fuses.....................199
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap).........180
Gasoline, (Fuel)...............269
Gear Ranges..............148, 154
Gear Selector Override...........224
General Information.............307
Glass Cleaning................262
Gross Axle Weight Rating.........187
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........187Hazard Warning Flashers..........193
Headlights...................33
Automatic.................34
Delay....................35
High Beam/Low Beam
Select Switch.............33, 34
Leveling...................36
Lights On Reminder.........33, 35
Passing................33, 34
Switch...................33
Time Delay..............33, 35
Head Restraints................29
Head Rests...................29
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch..............34
Hill Descent Control.............85
Hill Descent Control Indicator.......85
Hill Start Assist................86
Hood Prop...................53
Hood Release.................53
Ignition.....................15
Switch...................15
Instrument Cluster..............61
Descriptions................74
Display...................60
Menu Items................62
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Memory Feature (Memory Seats)......26
Memory Seat..................26
Mini-Trip Computer..............64
Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......94
Mopar Accessories.............280
Multi-Function Control Lever........33
Navigation..................308
Occupant Restraints.............98
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) . .269, 276
Oil, Engine..................276
Capacity.................274
Checking.................243
Dipstick..................243
Filter....................276
Pressure Warning Light.........67
Recommendation............274
Viscosity.................274
Oil Pressure Light...............67
Onboard Diagnostic System.........76
Operating Precautions............76
Overheating, Engine............223
Paddle Shifters...............156
Parking Brake................145ParkSense
Front And Rear.............170
ParkSense Active Park Assist.......173
ParkSense System, Rear..........168
Passenger Airbag Disable OFF......110
Passenger Airbag Disable ON.......110
Personalized Main Menu..........289
Pets......................137
Phonebook..................320
Phone (Uconnect)..............313
Pairing..................316
Power
Inverter...................58
Liftgate...................54
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .56
Sunroof...................50
Windows..................48
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.....106
Preparation For Jacking.........
.209
Radial Ply Tires...............252
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) . .247
Radio
Presets...........285, 290, 298
Radio Operation...........283, 288
Radio Screens.............288, 296Rain Sensitive Wiper System........38
Rear Camera.................179
Rear Cross Path................90
Rear ParkSense System.......168, 170
Rear Seats, Folding..............25
Rear Wiper/Washer..............39
Recreational Towing.............191
Release, Hood.................53
Reminder, Lights On..........33, 35
Reminder, Seat Belt.............99
Remote Control
Starting System..............17
Remote Keyless Entry............13
Arm The Alarm..............18
Disarm The Alarm.............19
Remote Starting System...........17
Replacement Keys..............14
Replacement Tires.............254
Restraints, Head...............29
Roll Over Warning................2
Roof Type Carrier...............59
Rotation, Tires................258
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.......138
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle......140
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