2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE fuel cap release

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. Two flapper
doors inside the pipe seals the system.
4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler
pipe, the nozzle opens and holds the flap-
per doors while refueling.5. Fill the vehicle with fuel, when the fuel
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is
full.
6. Wait five seconds before removing the
fuel nozzle to allow fuel to drain from
nozzle.
7. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel
door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors.
A funnel is provided to open the flapper doors
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 doors 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.
Fuel Filler Door LatchFuel FillerSTARTING AND OPERATING
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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 run-
ning. This is in violation of most coun-
tries regulations and may cause the
“Malfunction Indicator Light” to turn
on.
• 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.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do
not “top off” the fuel tank after 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. Push the inboard edge of the left storage
bin to the center, this will pop up the
outboard edge.
3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other
hand to disengage snaps.
4. Remove the storage bin.5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel
door, push the release cable back to the
home position to re-seat the fuel door
latch to the closed position.
NOTE:
If the fuel door does not latch after the
manual release cable has been activated, the
actuator latch should be manually returned to
the closed position.
Storage Bin Location
Release Cable
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REFUELING THE VEHICLE —
DIESEL ENGINE
1. Press the fuel filler door release switch
(located under the headlamp switch).
2. Open the fuel filler door.NOTE:
There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door
inside the filler pipe seals the system.
3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler
pipe – the nozzle opens and holds the
flapper door while refueling.4. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is
full.
5. Wait five seconds before removing the
nozzle to allow fuel to drain from the
nozzle.
6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel
door.
Emergency Fuel Can Refueling
Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door.
A funnel is provided to open the flapper door
to allow emergency refueling with a fuel can.
1. Retrieve funnel from the spare tire kit.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
Fuel and AdBlue® (UREA) Fill Location
1 — Fuel Fill Location
2 — AdBlue®Fill Location
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Fuel Requirements........282, 291
Jump Starting..............225
Oil..................290, 291
Oil Filler Cap...............248
Oil Selection...........290, 291
Overheating...............228
Starting..................145
Enhanced Accident Response
Feature...............125, 235
Ethanol....................283
Exhaust Gas Cautions........141, 286
Exhaust System...............141
Exterior Lights.............36, 143
Filters
Air Conditioning..........52, 258
Flashers....................203
Hazard Warning.............203
Turn Signals.........83, 143, 207
Flash-To-Pass.................38
Fluid, Brake.................297
Fluid Capacities...........290, 291
Fluid Leaks..................143
Fluid Level Checks
Brake...................255
Fluids And Lubricants........291, 295
Fog Lights.................40, 81Fold-Flat Seats................25
Forward Collision Warning.........101
Four-Way Hazard Flasher..........203
Four Wheel Drive...........159, 167
Operation.................159
System..................159
Four Wheel Drive Operation........159
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........230
Fuel...................282, 287
Adding...............185, 188
Additives................
.284
Clean
Air .................284
Consumption...............298
Economy Mode.............156
Ethanol..................283
Gasoline.................282
Light....................77
Materials Added.............284
Octane Rating..............282
Requirements.......282, 287, 291
Tank Capacity...........290, 291
Fueling.................185, 188
Fuses.....................210
Gasoline, Clean Air.............284
Gasoline, (Fuel)...............282
Gasoline, Reformulated..........284General Information.............320
Glass Cleaning................276
Hands-Free Phone
Uconnect.................333
Hazard Warning Flashers..........203
Headlights
Delay....................39
High Beam/Low Beam Select
Switch...................38
Lights On Reminder...........40
On With Wipers..............39
Passing...................38
Switch...................36
Head Restraints................30
Head Rests...................30
Heated Seats..................28
Heated Steering Wheel.........33, 34
Hill Descent Control.............94
Hill Descent Control Indicator.......94
Hill Start Assist................88
Hood
Closing...................59
Opening...................59
Hood Prop...................59
Hood Release.................59
369

Monitor, Tire Pressure System.......103
Mopar Accessories.............298
Multi-Function Control Lever........37
Navigation..................328
New Vehicle Break-In Period. . . .152, 153
Occupant Restraints............107
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)......282
Oil, Engine
Capacity..............290, 291
Checking.................253
Dipstick..................253
Pressure Warning Light.........75
Recommendation.........290, 291
Viscosity..............290, 291
Oil Pressure Light...............75
Onboard Diagnostic System.........85
Operating Precautions............85
Outlet
Power....................62
Overheating, Engine............228
Paddle Shifters...............157
ParkSense Active Park Assist.......180
ParkSense System, Rear......177, 179
Passive Entry..................21Personalized Main Menu......302, 308
Pets......................140
Phone
Pairing..................335
Phonebook..................338
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect)......333
Phone (Uconnect)..............333
Pinch Protection.............55, 58
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses)......210
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . .62
Sunroof................54, 56
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . .34
Windows..................52
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.....113
Preparation For Jacking..........218
Pretensioners
Seat Belts
...............
.113
Quadra-Lift..................163
Quadra-T
rac .................159
Radial Ply Tires...............265
Radio
Presets...............303, 309
Radio Operation...........301, 307
Radio Screens.............301, 307Rain Sensitive Wiper System........42
Rear Camera.................184
Rear Cross Path................99
Rear ParkSense System.......177, 179
Rear Wiper/Washer..............43
Recreational Towing.............198
Reformulated Gasoline...........284
Release, Hood.................59
Reminder, Seat Belt............109
Remote Control
Starting System..............17
Remote Keyless Entry............15
Arm The Alarm..............18
Disarm The Alarm.............18
Remote Starting System...........17
Replacement Bulbs.............204
Replacement Keys..............15
Replacement Tires.............266
Restraints, Child...............127
Restraints, Head...............30
Roll Over Warning................2
Roof Luggage Rack..............64
Rotation, Tires................272
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.......141
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle......143
Safety, Exhaust Gas.............141
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