2021 CHRYSLER 300 open gas tank

112 STARTING AND OPERATING
(Continued)
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
d oor
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. T here is no fuel filler cap. Two flapper doors
i
nside the pipe seal the system.
4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe – t
he nozzle opens and holds the flapper doors
while refueling.
5. F ill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle
“
clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
6. Maintain nozzle in filler for five seconds to a
llow nozzle to drain.
7. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel d
oor.
NOTE:
A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the
s p
are tire area) to open the flapper doors to allow
for emergency refueling with a gas can.
EMERGENCY FUEL FILLER DOOR
R
ELEASE
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use
the fuel filler door emergency release located in
the trunk.
Follow the steps below to open the fuel door in
c a

se of an emergency:

1. Open the trunk.

2
. R emove the access cover (located on the left
s
ide inner trim panel).
Access Cover

3. P ull the release cable.

R
elease Cable

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 Malfunc -
tion 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.
WARNING!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 189
REFUELING IN AN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle is equipped with a refueling funnel for
a Cap-Less Fuel System. If refueling is necessary,
while using an approved gas can, insert the
refueling funnel into the filler neck opening. Take
care to open both flappers with the funnel to avoid
spills.
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
d oor
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.

Refueling Funnel
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A
f
u

nnel is provided to allow emergency refueling
with a gas can.
See below steps for refueling:

1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage a
rea.

2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as t
he fuel nozzle.

Inserting Funnel

3. E nsure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper
d
oors open. 4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
5
. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior t
o putting back in the spare tire storage area.
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 regulations and may cause the Malfunc -
tion 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.
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Fluid, Brake...................................................250Fog Lights........................................................42Fold-Flat Seats.................................................27Folding Rear Seats..........................................27Forward Collision Warning.............................146Four-Way Hazard Flasher...............................179Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................................192Fuel...............................................................246Additives...................................................246Clean Air....................................................246Ethanol......................................................247Gasoline....................................................246Gauge..........................................................75Materials Added........................................246Methanol...................................................247Octane Rating.................................246, 249Requirements...........................................246Specifications............................................249Tank Capacity............................................248Fuses.............................................................214
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)....................37Gasoline, Clean Air........................................246Gasoline, Reformulated.................................246Gauges
Fuel.............................................................75Gear Ranges....................................................87Glass Cleaning...............................................244
Gross Axle Weight Rating.....................113, 114Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................113, 114GVWR............................................................113
H
HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or
Shallow Standing Water
.......................120Hazard Warning Flashers..............................179Head Restraints........................................32, 33Head Rests...............................................32, 33Headlights....................................................222Automatic....................................................41Cleaning...................................................242High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch..........41Lights On Reminder.....................................42On With Wipers............................................42Passing........................................................41Switch..........................................................40Time Delay...................................................42Washers...................................................201Heated Mirrors.................................................36Heated Seats...................................................30Heater, Engine Block.......................................84High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................41Hill Start Assist..............................................141Hitches Trailer Towing...........................................115
Holder, Coin.....................................................52HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................37Hood Prop........................................................59Hood Release...................................................59
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Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror...........................34, 179Instrument Cluster....................................64, 66Descriptions.................................................78Display..................................................66, 68Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...................244Interior Appearance Care..............................243Interior Lights...................................................43
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Jack Location................................................183Jack Operation..............................................184Jacking Instructions......................................184Jump Starting.......................................186, 187
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Key FobArm The System
...........................................18Unlatch The Trunk.......................................13Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................................................13